My Favorite Breakfast Caterpillar in a Cocoon
Start your day with a playful twist on breakfast classics by making "My Favorite Breakfast Caterpillar in a Cocoon." This quick and easy recipe wraps juicy breakfast sausage links in buttery crescent roll dough, filled with melty shredded cheddar cheese, and topped with a golden egg wash for a deliciously crisp yet soft texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this family-friendly creation is perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. The whimsical "cocoon" presentation makes it as fun to eat as it is to serve—ideal for kids or anyone young at heart! Serve these cheesy, savory delights on their own or pair them with fresh fruit or a side of scrambled eggs for a complete breakfast feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces breakfast sausage links
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon butter (optional, for greasing baking pan)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter or line it with parchment paper.
Cook the breakfast sausage links in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and browned. Set them aside to cool slightly.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into eight triangles along the perforations.
Place one sausage link at the wide end of each dough triangle. Sprinkle about 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese over each sausage.
Roll the dough around the sausage and cheese, starting from the wide end, until the sausage is fully encased in the dough. Pinch the ends of the dough slightly to seal and create the look of a cocoon.
Arrange the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash lightly over the tops of the crescents for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two before serving. These caterpillars in cocoons are best enjoyed warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.1 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
