Overnight Breakfast Roll

Start your mornings with a make-ahead favorite: the Overnight Breakfast Roll! These golden, fluffy rolls are packed with savory breakfast sausage, melty shredded cheese, and a touch of brightness from chopped green onions—all swirled into a soft, buttery dough. Designed for convenience, this recipe lets you prep the night before, so all you need to do is bake them fresh in the morning for a stress-free, satisfying breakfast. Perfect for family gatherings or Sunday brunches, these homemade breakfast rolls are as impressive as they are delicious, delivering bakery-quality results right from your oven. Serve warm and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1.25 cups Warm milk (about 110°F)
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 cup Cooked breakfast sausage (crumbled or chopped)
• 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite blend)
• 0.25 cup Chopped green onions
• 1 Egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.

Step 2

In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, warm the milk until it is about 110°F (lukewarm but not hot).

Step 3

Add the warm milk, softened butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Step 6

Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle approximately 16x12 inches.

Step 7

Sprinkle the cooked breakfast sausage, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions evenly over the surface of the dough.

Step 8

Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.

Step 9

Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the log into 12 equal slices. Place the slices cut-side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 10

Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 11

In the morning, preheat your oven to 350°F. Take the baking dish out of the refrigerator and let the rolls sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

Step 12

Beat the egg and water together to make the egg wash. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash.

Step 13

Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 14

Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1469.3 grams (1469.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3989

Total Fat 184.90g	237%
Saturated Fat 88.60g	443%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 999mg	333%
Sodium 5518mg	240%
Total Carbohydrate 436.70g	159%
Dietary Fiber 16.00g	57%
Total Sugars 55.60g
Protein 139.40g	279%

Vitamin D 329IU	1646%
Calcium 1430mg	110%
Iron 29mg	161%
Potassium 1997mg	42%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 44.0%