Crescent Breakfast Ring – Start your day off with a breakfast or brunch treat; the Crescent Breakfast Ring. When a simple piece of toast just won’t do this recipe combines the heartiness of eggs, cheese and bacon with the flaky deliciousness of crescent rolls. It’s a dish that adds a blast of taste and a pop of shade, to your breakfast table. Thanks to the addition of red and green bell peppers along with a hint of onion.
The first time I tried constructing this Crescent Breakfast Ring. It was an experiment on a Sunday morning that quickly grew into a treasured favor in my home. My husband, who is always enjoying anything involving bacon immediately expressed it as a “must-have” for our weekend brunches. Even my finicky kid requested for seconds. Fascinated by the peppers and cheesy worth. Now it has become our go-to choice for lazy mornings or even special affairs when we want something satisfying and homemade.
What makes this Crescent Breakfast Ring truly shine?
What makes the Crescent Breakfast Ring truly shine? Is its simplicity in preparation while still delivering flexibility for any breakfast or brunch affair. The delightful combination of dough, with eggs, cheese, bacon and peppers creates something that not only looks special but tastes extraordinary too. Feel free to customize it by switching ingredients to fit your preferences. It’s certain to be a bang no matter what banquet you serve it for.
What You Need To Make This Crescent Breakfast Ring Recipe?
Eggs: The disregarded patrons of the breakfast table bring symmetry to the ensemble, with their versatility and fluffy presence.
Milk: A splash of milk unites forces with the eggs contributing a consistency that enriches the tenderness and richness of the scrambled innards.
Bell Peppers: Red and green gemstones that add a pop of hue and a temperate sweet crunch throughout the dish rousing your taste buds.
Yellow Onion: A glimmer of diced yellow onion imparts an edge performing as a supportive function that exalts the surrounding tastes.
Garlic Powder, Black Pepper and Salt: These seasonings are like dust infusing each bite with depth and character while ensuring an orchestra of flavors in every mouthful.
Bacon: The smoky and crispy bacon pieces lay down the basis for this breakfast yield pledging a crunch in every morsel.
Crescent Rolls: The shining stars of this performance. These rolls puff up into arcs with a buttery aroma that cradles the filling. Their flakiness provides a contrast, to the heartiness within.
Cheddar Cheese: Abundant handfuls of cheddar melt into ribbons of gooey goodness. They bind all components together in an embrace of cheesy pleasure.
Egg Wash: A simple mixture of egg and water brushed over the dough adds a glossy finish. It not only enriches its captivation but also contributes to its delectability.
Steps To Make Crescent Breakfast Ring:
Step 1: Start by preheating your oven to a temperature of 375°F promising the deliciousness that awaits. Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper like a canvas, for its masterpiece.
Step 2: Cook the bacon until it reaches your desired level of crispiness or tenderness and then set it aside. In the skillet whisk together the eggs and milk adding in the peppers, onions and seasonings. Let them all mingle over medium heat while stirring until you achieve fluffy scrambled eggs.
Step 3: Now comes the exciting part; place your crescent dough on the baking sheet forming a circle of potential. Arrange the bacon along the edge and generously sprinkle half of your cheese on top. Carefully spoon your scrambled eggs over this layer with love. Add another layer of cheese because who can resist? Fold over the dough points like tucking in a blanket.
Step 4: Prepare an egg-wash mixture. Brush it gently over the top for that golden glow. Bake, until it’s filled with color and warmth.
Tip:
To enhance the flavor and impression of your Crescent Breakfast Ring. You may like to consider scattering a bit of everything bagel seasoning on top of the egg wash before baking. This will not only deliver a crunch and visual attraction. But also present a savory mixture of garlic, onion, sesame seeds and poppy seeds that faultlessly complements the extant flavors. It’s an efficacious method to heighten the dish. Making it resemble something straight out of a high-end kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I make it ahead of time?
Absolutely! Prepare everything but don’t bake; cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh in the morning.
Can I use different meats or veggies?
Yes! This ring is a canvas for your creativity. Swap in sausage, ham, or your choice of veggies.
Is it freezer-friendly?
It is! Bake, cool, then freeze. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Crescent Breakfast Ring
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ c milk
- â…“ c red bell pepper diced
- â…“ c green bell pepper diced
- ¼ c yellow onion diced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 6 slices bacon cooked
- 12 ounces crescent rolls refrigerated, I used 1 can (12 ounces Pillsbury Grands crescents)
- 1 c cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 large egg for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Fry the bacon until it turns crispy. Once it’s done set it aside on a paper towel to drain any grease.
- In a bowl whisk together the eggs and milk. Then add in the red and green bell peppers, onion, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into a skillet. Cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the eggs are scrambled.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and place each triangle on the baking sheet in a pattern, with their points facing outward.
- Arrange cooked bacon along the edge of the dough circle followed by half of the cheese. Spread scrambled eggs over the cheese layer. Then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Fold over each point of crescent dough to cover up all fillings while securing its ring shape by tucking them under its edge.
- Brush the top of the crescent dough, with an egg wash made by combining one beaten egg and a tablespoon of water.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the crescent dough turns brown and cooks thoroughly.
- Allow the breakfast ring to cool for a minutes slice it and serve while still warm. Enjoy your Crescent Breakfast Ring!