Pin it A festive and savory brunch centerpiece featuring fluffy eggs, smoky ham, and melty cheese baked in a beautiful wreath shape—perfect for sharing.
I first served this to my family during a holiday brunch and it was an instant hit, sparking requests to make it again each year.
Ingredients
- Dough: 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Filling: 8 large eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 cup diced cooked ham, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color), 1/4 cup sliced green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Topping: 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon poppy or sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. Stir in ham, cheese, bell pepper, and green onions.
- Step 3:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until just softly set (do not overcook). Remove from heat.
- Step 4:
- On the prepared baking sheet, arrange crescent roll triangles in a circle with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the points facing outward, forming a wreath shape (about 12 inches in diameter).
- Step 5:
- Spoon the scrambled egg mixture evenly around the overlapping dough in a ring.
- Step 6:
- Fold the pointed ends of the dough triangles over the filling and tuck under the center to seal, leaving the center open.
- Step 7:
- Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle with seeds if desired.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 25 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 9:
- Cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Pin it This recipe brings the whole family together, making holiday brunches feel extra special and cozy.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, whisk, nonstick skillet, baking sheet, parchment paper, pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat (gluten), Possible Sesame (if used). May contain traces of soy (check dough ingredients). Always verify ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 320, Total Fat 19 g, Carbohydrates 24 g, Protein 13 g (per serving)
Pin it This wreath-shaped bake is the perfect festive touch to any brunch table and easy enough to make any day.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I substitute the ham with other proteins?
Yes, cooked bacon or turkey are great alternatives to ham, providing different flavors to complement the eggs and cheese.
- → What type of dough works best for shaping the wreath?
Refrigerated crescent roll dough is ideal as it’s easy to shape and creates a flaky, buttery crust once baked.
- → How should the eggs be cooked before baking?
Lightly scrambling the eggs with milk and seasonings until just softly set ensures a creamy filling that won’t overcook during baking.
- → Can I add vegetables to the filling?
Absolutely. Bell peppers and green onions are included in the original mix, and additions like sautéed spinach or mushrooms work well.
- → Is it necessary to brush the dough with butter and add seeds?
Brushing with melted butter enhances browning and flavor, and sprinkling poppy or sesame seeds adds a nice crunch and visual appeal, but both are optional.