Ingredients
Cooking spray
12 large eggs
1/4 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cans crescent dough
1/2 lb. deli ham, sliced
1/4 c. finely chopped chives
12 slices cheddar
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. sesame seeds
1 tsp. minced onion
1 tsp. dried garlic
Flaky sea salt
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 375° and grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Step 2In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. When butter is foamy, reduce heat to low and add egg mixture. Cook, stirring often with a spatula, until eggs are just set. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.Step 3Unroll one can of crescents onto greased baking sheet and pinch seams together so it’s a solid layer of pastry without gaps. Add a layer of ham then top with scrambled eggs, chives, and cheese. Unroll second crescent dough and place on top of cheese. Pinch together crescent sheets to seal.Step 4Melt remaining butter in microwave. Brush melted butter on top of crescent dough then sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, minced onion, and dried garlic. Season with flaky sea salt. Step 5Bake until crescent dough is golden and cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes. (If the crescent dough is browning too quickly, cover with foil.)Step 6Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares.
If you’ve got a surprise crowd to feed in the morning (movie night turned slumber party, unexpected overnight holiday guests, rained out outdoor dining brunch plans…), this recipe is for you. It’s extremely simple, and comes together in just about an hour. It’s a simple way to avoid any complaints about the way the eggs are cooked (hint: they’re scrambled, but even haters will enjoy it tucked between flaky pastry), is super customizable, and makes for a great on-the-go option too. Not a fan of ham? Swap in your favorite sliced deli meat instead (or leave it out as a vegetarian option). Don’t have poppy seeds kicking around your kitchen? Leave them out (or swap them and the rest of the spics for a hearty few dashes of everything bagel seasoning). When looking for your crescent roll dough, try and find the kind that’s a full sheet, as opposed to the kind with perforated edges (for making actual crescent rolls). It’s not totally necessary, but it’ll make things way easier for assembly. If you can’t find the sheets, simply pinch the seams together as much as possible before building what is essentially one large hot pocket. Try and make sure your filling isn’t too wet as you assemble too, to guarantee no leakage or a soggy bottom. Want more easy breakfast ideas? Try our favorite breakfast casseroles, our top muffins, and our best breakfast meal prep ideas too. Made these? Let us know how it went in the comments below. Editor’s Note: This recipe was updated on July 15, 2022.
