Easy Breakfast Crescent Braid
A yummy and easy breakfast braid, great to feed a crowd on a busy morning!
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 roll Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations
- scrambled eggs I used 3 eggs + 1 egg white + 1 1/2 T milk + salt and pepper
- 4-5 strips bacon, cooked sausage would be great too
- ½ cup grated cheese or more...
- optional: hot sauce
Instructions
- Scramble eggs in a skillet. Since this will cook again in the oven, under cook your eggs. You want them to be cooked enough to hold together, but leave them a bit wet. Cook bacon strips and set aside. (I bake my bacon in the oven. Just lay flat on a foil lined cookie sheet and bake at 400℉ for about 12 minutes or until crisp.)
- Next, use a rolling pin and a lightly floured work surface to roll out the crescent dough to about 10 in x 12 in. Lay the eggs down the center of the rectangle, leaving room on both sides and the 2 ends. Top with bacon, cheese, and a couple shots of hot sauce if you want.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice even slits on the sides of your rectangle. Fold over both ends.
- Now starting on one end, bring the side pieces in and overlap them. You'll want to alternate- one from the right, then one from the left and so on and so on. Keep doing it until you get all the way to the end. When you get to the end, just tuck where you can to make it pretty!
- Bake according to package instructions. I believe it's 375 for about 15-20 minutes (but who knows, I threw away my package!) It might take a little longer than the package directs because of the way it's braided. When it's done, it should be golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Slice on a slight diagonal and eat immediately!
Notes
- Store cooled leftovers, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days for best results.
- If you're using scrambled eggs as an ingredient, I recommend cooking them a little under done so they aren't overcooked in the finished braid.
- Feel free to change up the fillings. This basic method would work with nearly any breakfast items, cooked veggies, sweet fillings like cinnamon and apples, or even pizza/calzone fillings.
- Planning ahead: Feel free to assemble the braid, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 486mg, Potassium: 67mg, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 219IU, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 1mg
Calories: 263kcal
Cost: $7
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