Wreath Shaped Egg Ham Bake (Printer View)

Fluffy eggs, smoky ham, cheddar baked in a golden crescent dough wreath perfect for festive brunch.

# What you'll need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

→ Filling

02 - 8 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1 cup diced cooked ham
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
07 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Topping

10 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
11 - 1 tablespoon poppy or sesame seeds (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in diced ham, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, and green onions.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until just softly set. Remove from heat promptly to avoid overcooking.
04 - Arrange crescent roll triangles on the prepared baking sheet in a circle about 12 inches in diameter, overlapping the wide ends in the center and the points facing outward to form a wreath.
05 - Evenly spoon the scrambled egg mixture in a ring around the overlapping dough in the center.
06 - Fold the pointed ends of each dough triangle over the filling and tuck underneath the center to seal, leaving the wreath center open.
07 - Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the dough is golden brown and fully cooked through.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fluffy eggs paired with smoky ham and melty cheese
  • Beautiful wreath shape perfect for sharing
02 -
  • Swap ham for cooked bacon or turkey for a different flavor
  • For a vegetarian version, omit ham and add extra vegetables
03 -
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier
  • Gently cook eggs until softly set to keep filling tender and moist
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