Ingredients:

  • 2 cans (8 oz / 225g each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 lb (450g) ground breakfast sausage
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (115g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1 tbsp (15g) everything bagel seasoning
  • 1/2 cup (50g) shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium high heat until cooked through and crumbly. Note: Get a good sear for more flavor, as suggested by [Serious Eats](https://www.seriouseats.com) for meat browning.
  2. Drain excess grease thoroughly using a paper towel. Note: This prevents the dough from becoming oily and soggy.
  3. Stir together the softened cream cheese and browned sausage in a medium bowl until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold the beaten eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper into the sausage mixture until cohesive.
  5. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  6. Unroll the crescent dough and press it into a flat, seamless layer across the bottom of the pan.
  7. Spread the sausage and cream cheese filling evenly over the dough.
  8. Top the filling with shredded parmesan and everything bagel seasoning.
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.