Delicious Ham & Eggs Braid Recipe for Brunch Parties

Can someone please tell me about the ham & eggs braid. I have heard it is very good for a brunch party. Could someone list the recipe for me. Is this easy enough for a first party & does it show alot of products?

Ham 'N Eggs Brunch Braid Season's Best® Spring/Summer 2005 13

The Pampered Chef ®
Ham 'N Eggs Brunch Braid
Recipe


1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions with tops, sliced
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
8 eggs, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground black pepper
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese



Preheat oven to 375°F. Chop bell pepper using Food Chopper. Slice green onions using Utility Knife. Place cream cheese and milk in Classic Batter Bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; whisk until smooth using Stainless Steel Whisk. Separate 1 egg using Egg Separator; reserve egg white for later use. Whisk egg yolk, remaining seven eggs, salt and black pepper into cream cheese mixture until well blended. Add bell pepper and onion to egg mixture; mix well.


Melt butter in Professional Large (10-in.) Sauté Pan over medium-low heat. Add egg mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are set but still moist. Remove pan from heat.


Unroll crescent dough; do not separate. Arrange dough on Rectangle Stone with longest sides of rectangles across width of baking stone. Using Baker's Roller®, roll dough to seal seams. Starting on longest sides of baking stone, cut sides of dough into eight strips, about 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 inches long, using Paring Knife. Arrange ham evenly over center of dough. Using Large Scoop, scoop egg mixture over ham. Grate cheddar cheese over egg mixture using Deluxe Cheese Grater.


Starting at one end, lift one strip of dough; twist one turn and lay across top of filling. Repeat, alternating strips of dough to form a braid. Fold bottom edges up at ends of braid. Lightly beat reserved egg white; brush over dough using Pastry Brush. Bake 25-28 minutes or until deep golden brown. Serve using Slice 'N Serve®.



Yield: 10 servings or 20 sample servings


Nutrients per serving: Calories 320, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 13 g, Sodium 700 mg, Fiber 0 g


Shopping List
1 red bell pepper
2 green onions with tops
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
8 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground black pepper
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
1 2-ounce block cheddar cheese


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The ham and eggs braid is a delicious and visually appealing dish that is perfect for a brunch party. It is essentially a variation of a breakfast casserole, but presented in a more elegant and unique way. Here is a simple recipe for a ham and eggs braid:Ingredients:- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed- 6 eggs- 1/4 cup milk- 1 cup diced ham- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese- Salt and pepper to taste- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped parsleyInstructions:1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and milk together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.3. On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a rectangular shape.4. Using a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts on both sides of the pastry, leaving a strip in the middle intact.5. Spread the diced ham and shredded cheese evenly along the middle strip of the pastry.6. Pour the egg mixture over the ham and cheese.7. Carefully fold the diagonal strips of pastry over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid-like pattern.8. Transfer the braid onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.9. Brush the top of the braid with some beaten egg for a shiny finish (optional).10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the eggs are set.11. Let the braid cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.12. Optional: top with chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, or chopped parsley for added flavor and color.This recipe is fairly easy to make, especially if you use pre-made puff pastry. It can serve a crowd and requires minimal ingredients, making it a great option for a first party. The braid itself is a beautiful and impressive dish, so it will definitely show off your culinary skills and impress your guests. Enjoy!