Crescent Roll Breakfast Bake - Whip up this shortcut Cheddar Bacon Monkey Bread in no time and wow your guests!
Being the busy mom that I am, I love taking shortcuts when I can. This is especially true around the holidays. There are just so many things on the to-do list that I don't have time to make every single thing from scratch.
If you're a regular Juggling Act Mama reader, you know that I'm a big fan of semi-homemade cooking. This Crescent Roll Breakfast Bake recipe is semi-homemade cooking at its best!
Ingredients
This recipe starts with simple but delicious ingredients. I love semi-homemade recipes because they mean I can spend more time with my family and less time in the kitchen.
- eggs
- milk
- bacon
- red bell pepper (yellow or orange will also work)
- cheddar cheese - freshly shredded will melt better than pre-shredded
- Pillsbury Crescent Rounds
- green onions or scallions
from the pantry: salt and black pepper
Serving Suggestions
With everything all in one dish as part of this breakfast bake recipe, there's not much more you need! Consider serving a fruit salad, parfait, or fun smoothie as part of your breakfast or brunch.
Crescent Roll Breakfast Bake Variations
- You can switch up the red pepper for any color you like.
- Add ¼ cup finely diced onions for a more savory flavor.
- No bacon on hand? Just swap it out for ham or sausage.
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Breakfast Bake Recipe
So much yummy goodness! It's perfect as an addition to brunch, appetizer, and, of course, game day. After all, who doesn't love anything with bacon and cheese? You're going to love how easy this to make!
Breakfast Bake Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup red bell pepper about half a pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rounds
- 1 green onions chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350-degree F. Spray 11x7- or 12x8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In large bowl, beat egg and milk with wire whisk until smooth. Add in some salt and pepper to taste.1 egg, 2 tablespoons milk, Salt and Pepper to taste
- Separate dough into 8 pieces; cut each into quarters.1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rounds
- Gently stir dough pieces into egg mixture to coat evenly.
- Fold in bacon, cheese, red peppers and green onions.1 lb bacon, ¼ cup red bell pepper, 1 green onions, 1 cup cheddar cheese
- Spoon mixture into prepared dish; arrange dough pieces in single layer.
- Bake for for 23 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve warm.
gabby says
left out the peppers because my kids won't eat them and my family loved this monkey bread, thank you
Zoey says
Totally in love with this idea so I made it for Christmas morning and everyone loved it!
vera says
I think I might make this for Easter Brunch