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Ham and Egg Breakfast Braid
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
28
minutes
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Total Time
48
minutes
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Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
8
servings
Ingredients
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8
large eggs
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½
cup
milk
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2
tablespoons
green onion
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chopped
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1
teaspoon
All Purpose Seasoning
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1
tablespoon
butter
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4
ounces
cream cheese,
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room temperature
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16
ounces
refrigerated crescent rolls
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2 cans of dough
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¼
pound
ham
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thinly sliced deli
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½
cup
cheddar cheese
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shredded
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Separate one egg; set egg white aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and milk.
Add the egg yolk, remaining eggs, All Purpose Blend to cream cheese mixture and mix well; add green onions.
In a large skillet, melt butter; add egg mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until just set. Remove from heat.
Unroll each tube of crescent dough (do not separate rectangles).
Place side by side on a greased baking sheet with long sides touching; seal seams and perforations.
Arrange ham lengthwise down center of rectangle.
Top with egg mixture and cheese.
On each long side of dough, cut 1 inch wide strips to the center to within ½ inch of filling.
Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across the filling.
Pinch ends to seal and tuck under.
Beat reserved egg white and brush over dough.
Bake for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Add Leftover Ham:
Replace the deli ham with leftover ham to these omelets.
Vegetables:
Mix in tomatoes or mushrooms or bell peppers.
Variation tip:
Ham Cups, for a keto version, make ham cups and pour egg mixture into the ham and top with the cheese.
Fresh Herbs:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley or other herbs.
Cheese:
Try different cheese such as pepper jack or your favorite cheese blend.
Dietary consideration tip:
Use low fat or fat free cheeses to make the recipe a little healthier.