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Crescent Bacon, Egg, and Sharp Cheddar Brunch Ring
Ingredients
  • 1 8 ounce can of Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
  • 4 slices of turkey bacon cut in half crosswise
  • 4 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk I use 2%
  • ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives plus additional for garnish, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 400°F
  2. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper
  3. Lay bacon strips flat, ensuring pieces do not overlap
  4. Bake for approximately 10 minutes until cooked but not crisp
  5. Set bacon aside
  6. In medium bowl, beat 1/3 cup of the milk, eggs, salt and pepper until well mixed
  7. Stir in bell pepper and chives
  8. Pour egg mixture into a fluted cake pan prepared with cooking spray (I use Olive Oil)
  9. Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until eggs are set but still moist
  10. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles
  11. On another parchment-lined cookie sheet, arrange triangles with the shortest sides towards the center
  12. Overlap to create a star shape, leaving a 4-inch round circle open in the center
  13. Press overlapping dough to flatten
  14. Place bacon on each of the triangles
  15. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of the cheese onto the widest part of the dough
  16. Place eggs over cheese
  17. Sprinkle with and additional 1/3 cup of cheese
  18. Pull points of triangles over eggs and cheese and tuck under dough to form ring
  19. Brush dough with remaining 1 tablespoon milk
  20. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup cheese
  21. Bake at 375°F for 20 or until the dough is a deep golden brown
  22. Cool for 2 minutes
  23. Using a broad spatula, carefully loosen ring from cookie sheet and slide onto a serving platter
  24. Garnish with freshly chopped chives