Beautiful Breakfast Braid

This one is special.  Not only because it's so beautiful when it comes out of the oven, but because it tastes amazing!  The egg is fluffy and flavorful. It might seem like there are many steps, but it's really not that hard.  If you take your time, you will be very satisfied and highly acclaimed by those who get to enjoy it.  This is perfect for a special occasion or holiday.  I recommend serving it whole at the table for the full effect and, of course, with a mimosa!

Ingredients:

1 dozen eggs

1/2 cup milk 

1 6 oz. tub Alloutte spreadable cream cheese - garlic and herb flavor

2 tubes refrigerated cresent rolls

4 oz. finely sliced ham - chopped

1-2 cups cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

1 TBSP butter

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375

2. Spread out crescent rolls from one package leaving in the original rectangular shape onto a greased cookie sheet

3. Unroll and separate rolls along the perforated lines from remaining package to form triangle shapes

4. Arrange the triangles along the edges of the two longer sided of the rectangle on the cookie sheet with the broadest half on top of the first layer of dough, and the pointed ends extending over sides of pan (see picture)

5. Set aside

6. Beat milk and cream cheese until smooth

7. Beat eggs

8. Set aside ¼ cup of beaten eggs

9. Combine eggs and cheese mixture

10. Add chopped ham

11. Season with salt and pepper

12. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat

13. Add butter to melt and pour in egg mixture

14. Cook until eggs are almost set (very wet)

15. Spoon egg mixture down the center of the dough

16. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese

17. Bring the corners of the rolls together to form a ‘braid’ shape (see picture)

18. Gently brush the remaining ¼ cup beaten egg across the dough with a pastry brush

19. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the rolls are beautiful golden brown

 

v Over Achiever:  Add sautéed onions and peppers.  Try other Aloutte spreadable cream cheese flavors; Sundried Tomato and Basil, Pepper Medley, Creamy Onion and Shallot, Peppercorn Parmesan, Spinach Artichoke or Savory Vegetable.

v    Lazy Way: Skip everything...I can't think of an easier way to make this one! 

Posted by Buffie