Wreath-Shaped Egg Ham Bake (Printable)

Savory baked wreath featuring eggs, ham, cheese, and bell peppers for a festive brunch centerpiece.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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)

# How-to:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until blended. Stir in ham, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, and green onions.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook gently, stirring until just softly set without overcooking. Remove from heat.
04 - Arrange crescent roll triangles in a circle on the prepared baking sheet with the wide ends overlapping in the center and points facing outward, creating a wreath about 12 inches in diameter.
05 - Spoon the scrambled egg mixture evenly around the overlapping dough in a ring.
06 - Fold the pointed ends of the dough triangles over the filling and tuck them under the center to seal, leaving the 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 crust is golden and the filling is cooked through.
09 - Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fluffy eggs and smoky ham combine for a delicious flavor
  • Beautiful wreath shape ideal for sharing
02 -
  • Use refrigerated crescent roll dough for easy shaping
  • Optional seeds add a nice texture contrast
03 -
  • Do not overcook the eggs before baking to keep them fluffy
  • Tuck dough edges tightly to prevent filling leaks
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