Italian Crescent Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

Crescent roll dough – 1 can

Italian sausage – ½ pound (mild or spicy, based on preference)

Cream cheese – 4 oz, softened

Mozzarella cheese – 1 cup, shredded

Marinara sauce – 1 cup, divided

Spinach – 1 cup, fresh or frozen (if frozen, thaw and drain well)

Red bell pepper – 1, diced

Onion – ½ medium, finely chopped

Olive oil – 2 tablespoons

Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon

Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon

Salt – to taste

Black pepper – to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Lightly grease a baking dish or casserole pan and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage Mixture

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

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Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper, cooking until they soften and turn slightly golden.

Stir in the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns.

Once fully cooked, drain any excess oil.

Step 3: Add Spinach and Seasonings

Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.

Sprinkle in garlic powder and Italian seasoning.

Stir everything together until the flavors blend, then remove from heat.

Step 4: Create the Creamy Filling

In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Mix until smooth, then fold this into the sausage and spinach mixture to create a rich, creamy filling.

Step 5: Assemble the Base Layer

Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the prepared baking dish to form a crust base.

Spread half of the marinara sauce over the dough, then spoon the sausage filling evenly on top.

Sprinkle with a generous layer of mozzarella cheese.

Step 6: Add the Top and Finish

Cover the filling with the remaining crescent dough, pressing lightly around the edges to seal.

Spread the remaining marinara sauce over the top layer and finish with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.

Step 7: Bake to Golden Perfection

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Each serving reveals buttery layers of crescent rolls, creamy cheese, and savory Italian sausage — a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any night of the week.