This ham egg and cheese puff pastry braid is a delicious twist on the standard breakfast. Tender, buttery puff pastry encases a mixture of fluffy scrambled eggs, diced ham, onions, peppers, and sharp cheddar cheese in a braided pastry that is baked to flaky, golden perfection. A delicious braided breakfast pastry that the whole family will enjoy.
If you’re looking for a delicious twist on breakfast sandwiches, then this is the recipe for you. My ham egg and cheese puff pastry recipe combines the butter flavor and flaky texture of puff pastry with classic breakfast fillings like ham, eggs, cheese, and veggies to create a hearty start to the morning loaded with flavor and texture. It’s a fun take on both breakfast and pastry that you’re going to love.
Ham Egg and Cheese Puff Pastry
This hearty, delicious breakfast starts with scrambled eggs and diced ham, peppers, and onions that I cook in a skillet until tender. I roll out puff pastry dough into a square and fill the center with cheese, eggs, and the ham mixture. Then, I cut the sides of the pastry on an angle and braid the strips across the top. Finally, I bake the filled pastry until it’s golden and flaky. After that, there’s nothing left to do but dig in. It’s an easy, delicious breakFEAST that everyone in the family always loves.
Why You’ll Love This Ham Egg and Cheese Pastry Braid
- This flaky breakfast pastry braid is filled with ham, eggs, cheese, onions, and peppers and baked to golden perfection.
- It’s easy to make and is great to serve for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.
- It is easy to customize by adding different meats, using different cheeses, and adding different vegetables, such as mushrooms or spinach.
Ham Egg and Cheese Puff Pastry Ingredients
- Ham and Eggs: Ham and eggs are classic breakfast proteins that are delicious and filling.
- Veggies: Bell peppers and onions add more flavor and texture to the pastry.
- Cheese: No breakfast wrap, sandwich, or scramble is complete without a ton of cheese!
- Puff Pastry: Puff pastry brings an unexpected delicateness to the recipe.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
How to Make Ham Egg Cheese Breakfast Braid
Making this ham egg and cheese puff pastry is incredibly easy. It only takes about 45 minutes from start to finish, and about 30 minutes is just the baking time. Anyone can make it!
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Scramble the Eggs
Whisk the eggs, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Then, scramble them over medium heat until almost done. They should be a bit wet.
Step 3: Cook the Ham
Cook the diced ham, bell pepper, and opinions in a large frying pan over medium heat until the veggies are tender.
Step 4: Prepare the Puff Pastry
Gently open your mostly thawed puff pastry sheet and roll it a few times on a lightly floured surface to even it out. Place both pastry squares on the prepared lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Fill
Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheese down the center of each pastry sheet. Then, divide the scrambled eggs evenly between the pastry sheets. Finally top the eggs with the ham and veggie mixture followed by the rest of the cheese.
Step 6: Braid
Cut the sides of the pastry sheets on an angle all the way down, being sure not to cut to close to the filling. Then, fold the strips over the filling in an overlapping pattern.
Step 7: Bake
Whisk the egg and water together and brush it over the pastry. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Your puff pastry should be mostly thawed but still very cold when you work with it. This helps it achieve the best texture when baked.
- Fill the center of the pastry sheets before cutting the sides so you can use the filling as guide for cutting.
- Your eggs should still be slightly wet when you add them to the puff pastry. Otherwise, they’ll be too dry by the time the pastries are finished baking.
Variations
- Use chorizo and add diced jalapenos for a Tex-Mex twist.
- Add your favorite breakfast vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to the ham mixture.
- Add some cream cheese to the ham mixture for a creamy, extra-cheesy filling.
What to Serve with Ham Egg and Cheese Breakfast Braid
Serve this ham egg and cheese flaky puff pastry with a bowl of salsa for dipping or top it with country gravy. You can also serve slices as part of a larger breakfast with all your favorites, like sausage, hash browns, waffles, pancakes, and the like.
Recipe FAQ
Any kind of ham will work well in this recipe. As long as it’s thick enough to dice, use your favorite. Ironically, breakfast ham is the only kind of ham that wouldn’t work well. It’s sliced thin, so it’s not suitable for dicing into wonderful little chunks.
This breakfast pastry braid will stay fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Be aware that the reheated pastry won’t have the same flakiness it does when it’s fresh.
Breakfast sausage, bacon, ground beef, and chorizo will all work well in this recipe.
This pastry is at peak flavor and texture when it’s fresh from the oven. However, you can cook the ham and veggies in advance and then make the pastry the next day.
This pastry is freezer-friendly and will last for up to 2 months in the freezer when stored correctly.
How to Store Breakfast Pastry Leftovers
Refrigerate this ham egg and cheese breakfast pastry for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, wrap individual pieces in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 2 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
To reheat, place an individual portion on a microwaveable plate and heat at 1-minute intervals until heated through.
Try This Delicious Ham Egg and Cheese Pastry Today
This ham egg and cheese pastry is a hearty start to the day that looks fancy but is actually super easy. In just about 45 minutes, you’ll have a meaty, cheesy filling wrapped up in golden, flaky pastry dough that will have everyone coming back for more. Give this recipe a try, and I know you’ll make it a permanent part of your breakfast rotation.
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Ham Egg and Cheese Puff Pastry Braid
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups ham, chopped into small pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 box puff pastry sheets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder and black pepper together, and scramble over medium heat until almost done. Eggs can still be a bit wet because they will fully cook in the oven.
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced ham, bell pepper, and onions, stir, and cook until veggies are tender.
Pastry
- Gently open up the mostly thawed puff pastry sheet and roll a few times until square on a lightly floured surface.
- Place both pastries on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheese down the center of each puff pastry.
- Add half the scrambled eggs to one pastry, then the remaining eggs on the other pastry.
- Next, spoon half the ham mixture on one pastry, and then the remaining ham mixture on the second pastry.
- Top each pastry with ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Cut the side pieces at an angle and continue to make cuts into the pastry along each side making sure not to cut too close to the filling.
- Start folding each piece over each other like a braid and secure.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water.
- Brush egg wash over both pastries, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
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