Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of an Italian Crescent Casserole, where flaky crescent roll dough envelops a savory blend of ground Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special brunches, this easy-to-make dish is sure to impress your family and friends with its mouthwatering aroma and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent roll dough
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped; mix of red and yellow)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cups pasta sauce (marinara)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- 3. Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet, cooking until softened (3-4 minutes). Stir in pasta sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 3 minutes.
- 4. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough into the prepared dish as the base layer, pressing seams together.
- 5. Spoon the meat mixture over the crescent layer, top generously with mozzarella cheese, then cover with remaining crescent dough.
- 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg