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braided breakfast loaf

quick & easy braided breakfast loaf

Ready in under an hour. Sure to be a hit.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Author Rosemary Stelmach

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated crescent dough sheets
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • fresh chives, snipped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl with an electric mixer for about 30 seconds. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Beat in the eggs, salt & pepper.

  3. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring, until the eggs are scrambled and nearly cooked through, for about 3 to 4 minutes.

  4. Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto the prepared baking sheet. With the short side of the dough closest to you, cut 12 horizontal slits on each of the outer two-thirds of the dough, leaving the center one-third uncut.

  5. Spread the dijon mustard evenly along the center of the dough with a pastry brush. Next, add an even layer of ham, then the scrambled eggs and shredded cheddar cheese.

  6. Crisscross the dough flaps over the filling to form a braid pattern. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with the snipped fresh chives. Serve immediately.