Description
A delicious and visually impressive Breakfast Braid featuring seasoned ground breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs with red bell pepper, and melted cheddar cheese all wrapped in a flaky refrigerated pizza dough, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Dough and Filling
- 1 10-ounce tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 12 ounce ground breakfast sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the braid.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough onto the parchment paper and press it gently into a rectangular shape to form the base of the braid.
- Add Sausage: Evenly sprinkle the cooked and crumbled ground breakfast sausage down the center third of the dough rectangle.
- Make Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, black pepper, and diced red bell pepper until well combined.
- Scramble Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into a hot skillet and scramble until fully cooked and fluffy.
- Layer Eggs: Spread the scrambled eggs evenly over the cooked sausage on the dough.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the eggs.
- Cut Dough Strips: Using a pizza cutter, cut 12 to 15 strips on each side of the dough rectangle, leaving the center filled portion intact.
- Form Braid: Fold the dough strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided effect.
- Bake: Place the braid in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish: Remove from the oven and gently brush the top with melted butter for a rich finish. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- This braid combines classic breakfast flavors into one easy, shareable dish perfect for special occasions or a weekend brunch.
- Ensure the sausage is fully cooked before assembling to avoid overcooking the braid in the oven.
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option or use different cheeses like pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- If desired, add fresh herbs like chives or parsley into the egg mixture for extra flavor.
- Leftover braid can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 478 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 173 mg
