Bacon Egg And Cheese Crescent Rolls
If you are looking for ideas for eggs for breakfast and you love a good breakfast sandwich then this Bacon Egg and Cheese Crescent Rolls recipe is a great option for you. This quick and easy breakfast is perfect for busy mornings or brunches. This recipe is so quick and easy to throw together, it is perfect for the novice cook, or to do with children.
If you are interested in meal prepping for breakfast and love bacon egg and cheese sandwiches then this quick and easy crescent roll breakfast idea is a must try.
I love to make this for a potluck or family get together. And if you are a meal prep aficionado then these bacon egg and cheese crescent rolls are great to make ahead for busy weekday mornings.
Easy Breakfast Idea
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls are so versatile and have become one of my favorite go to items for whipping up a quick and easy breakfast sandwich. They are light, fluffy, and full of buttery flavor. The ease of opening up a container and using them as a base for a dish make Pillsbury items worth the investment.
I am a huge fan of meal prepping. It makes busy weekday mornings flow much easier and helps to reduce the stress of having one more thing to do. Having a batch or two of these bacon egg and cheese croissants in the refrigerator gives me piece of mind knowing I have a back up.
These little breakfast sandwiches are portable and great for life on the go. I can get up on a Saturday morning, whip up a batch of these in 30 minutes then pack them up before I usher everyone into the car. I can pass these around and know that everyone is happy and fed.
Making this recipe can be a great family activity. Kids love to help cook and this is the prefect type of recipe for kids to be involved in. From cutting items with a pizza cutter to placing the bacon, eggs, and cheese onto the crescent rolls. Those are all activities that make this a fun activity to help get kids started in cooking in the kitchen.
Ingredients Needed For Bacon Egg And Cheese Crescent Rolls
I am a huge fan of sandwiches with eggs. Throw some bacon and cheese into the mix and I am one happy person. I prefer a breakfast with high protein and the mixture of eggs, bacon, and cheese helps me to achieve that.
One of the highlights of this recipe is that you can include any cheese that you like. I prefer cheddar cheese with the flavor of the smokey bacon. However if your favorite cheese is pepper jack, mozzarella, or swiss cheese then feel free to use those instead.
If you have been looking for breakfast crescent roll ideas then I hope that you will be creative with the ingredients and find various ways to make this recipe.
- 1 Can of 8 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 3 Eggs Whisked together and scrambled
- 4 Slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese or your cheese of choice
- 2 1/2 tbsp Salted Butter
- 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp Dried Parsley
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
When it comes to easy breakfast recipes this bacon egg and cheese crescent rolls truly is easy to make ahead when meal prepping for breakfast. Keeping that in mind if you are able to double the recipe to make extra to have on hand then I highly recommend it.
How To Make This Crescent Roll Breakfast Recipe
When it comes to adding the butter to the pan I am very generous because I find that it adds to the flavor. Whisking the eggs together prior to adding them to the pam helps to create a more uniform egg in the pan.
I will pour the whole mixture into a buttered skillet and let one side cook completely prior to flipping it and cooking the other side. I like to use a wide spatula to flip the egg to help keep it together and keep it from falling apart during the process.
When the egg mixture is cooked I removed it from the skillet and place it onto a cutting board. I will use a Pizza Cutter to cut the eggs into 8 even pieces. This helps to make this breakfast idea quick and easy to throw together when I am short on time.
I like there to be an even balance of cheese, bacon, and egg in my crescent rolls. But if you prefer more of one ingredient than the other then feel free to add extra eggs or bacon. Because lets face it bacon makes everything better.
Place 4 strips of bacon into the skillet and cook them completely. Keep in mind that once they are added to the crescent rolls they will be cooked again in the oven. Remove the bacon and cut it in two pieces. I like to use a Pizza Cutter to cut the bacon in half.
I will then take the slices of cheese and use a Pizza Cutter to cut each piece into 4 even pieces.
Assembling the Bacon Egg and Cheese Crescent Rolls
After all ingredients are cut up I will unroll the Crescent Rolls and start layering the ingredients within the crescent roll. This is the point where you can add extra ingredients and be creative with different types of cheese.
I like to start with the cheese. My preference is always sharp cheddar cheese but feel free to substitute with whatever cheese you prefer. I like to lay the ingredients starting on the long edge of the crescent roll.
Next I place a piece of the egg that was sliced with the pizza cutter. My preference is to create a balance of flavor so I only add one slice of the egg. However if you want to up the protein adding another slice of the egg will do that.
After that I add half a piece of the cooked bacon. Again I add only one half of the bacon but if you feel like adding more then go for it.
Lastly I add another 1/4 slice of cheese. I find that having the cheese on the bottom and top really helps to hold the crescent roll together.
After the layers are complete I will roll them into a croissant shape. It is expected that part of the filling will be spilling out of the sides. This will just allow all of that cheese to melt and get nice and crispy.
Once all of the rolls are completed I place them onto a cookie sheet sprayed with a cooking spray such as Pam.
Baking These Breakfast Crescent Rolls
After the wrapped Crescent Rolls are all placed onto the cooking sheet place it into an oven preheated to 375 Degrees F. Cooking time will take between 11-14 minutes depending on your oven.
Because I like a nice crispy and flakey exterior to the crescent roll I tend to cook by sight. I will remove the bacon egg and cheese crescent rolls when they look golden brown and the cheese has completely melted.
Lastly I always make a garlic butter sauce that I brush over the crescent rolls when they come out of the oven. Although I think this adds the final piece that makes this recipe the best breakfast rolls I have ever had you can omit it if you want. But I recommend at least giving it a try.
I like to brush the garlic butter onto the crescent rolls while they are still warm. And I recommend being generous, because it just adds to the flavor.
Tips and Tricks
Try a different type of cheese if Cheddar Cheese is not your thing. This is a delicious recipe with Colby Jack Cheese or Pepper Jack Cheese.
If you love sausage or would like to try it in exchange for the bacon it would be a delicious substitute. Ham lunch meat is also a great substitute for bacon and rolls up really well.
If you would like to elevate this to another level mix some dry ranch dressing mix into cream cheese. This extra bit of flavor is a great boost to this recipe. Just spread it onto the crescent rolls prior to adding the other ingredients.
One of my favorite things to do to bring some extra flavor is to add butter. I will take some butter and melt it in the microwave. I will add a small amount of garlic powder to the butter. Then I will brush it over the tops of the Bacon Egg and Cheese Crescent Rolls. It is best to do this when they are fresh from the oven.
Bacon Egg and Cheese Crescent Rolls
Equipment
- 1 Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 Can of 8 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 3 Eggs
- 4 Slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 1/2 tbsp Salted Butter
- 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp Dried Parsley
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together the 3 eggs add a pinch of salt and pepper and continue to whisk until completely mixed.Add 1/2 tbsp of the Salted Butter to a skillet heated over medium high heat on the stove top. Once butter has melted evenly spread it around the pan. Pour egg mixture into the pan and allow the eggs to cook in an even layer. When egg appear to be cook on one side, use a spatula to flip the egg over and cook it evenly on the other side. Remove from heat and place onto cutting board when cooked.Cut the egg into 8 even slices and set aside. I like to use a pizza cutter to cut the eggs.
- Cook 4 Pieces of bacon in a nonstick skillet.Remove from skillet when cooked evenly on each side. Place on a paper towel and pat dry remove the visible grease.Cut the 4 pieces in half and set aside. I like to use a pizza cutter to cut the bacon in half.
- Take the 4 slices of Sharp Cheddar Cheese and cut them into fourths. I will use a pizza cutter to cut each cheese slice into fourths.
- Heat the oven to 375 Degrees F.Grease a Cookie Sheet with a nonstick spray like Pam
- Open up a can of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and lay the rolls out flat. Gently separate each roll.Take a roll and layer the base of the triangle with a strip of the cheese, then a piece of egg, a piece of bacon, then another strip of cheese. Roll up the Crescent roll and place it onto the cookie sheet. Repeat until all of the crescent rolls are complete.
- Place the cookie sheet into the preheated oven on a center rack. Cooking time varies from oven to oven so keep a close watch if your oven cooks hot. Typical cook time is 11-14 minutes.While Rolls are in the oven melt 2 tbsp of butter in a microwave safe bowl about 15 seconds. Remove from the microwave and add the Garlic Powder and Dried Parsley and mix.Remove Crescent Rolls from the oven when they appear to be lightly browned.Brush or spoon melted Garlic Butter over the top of each roll.Serve and Enjoy!
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