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Easy Breakfast Braid

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This easy breakfast braid is a savory, flaky pastry filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and your favorite breakfast fillings. It’s simple to make, visually impressive, and perfect for brunches, potlucks, or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions or spinach (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet, scramble eggs with milk over medium heat until just set. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
  3. Roll out crescent dough or puff pastry into a large rectangle on the prepared baking sheet. Pinch seams together if using crescent dough.
  4. Spoon scrambled eggs down the center of the dough. Top with shredded cheese and optional veggies or cooked meat.
  5. Cut slits at an angle along both long sides of the dough, about 1 inch apart.
  6. Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided appearance.
  7. Brush the top with olive oil or melted butter.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.Customize the filling with your favorite meats.Chill scrambled eggs slightly before assembling to avoid melting the dough.Add herbs like parsley or chives or extra flavor.For a sweet version, replace savory fillings with cream cheese and fruit preserves.

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