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Sausage and Egg Breakfast Braid

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A flaky, savory breakfast braid filled with seasoned sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese, perfect for a hearty morning meal or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
  • 8 oz breakfast sausage (spicy or mild, sage-infused preferred)
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook sausage in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula. After 4 minutes, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until sausage is browned and onions are translucent, about 6-8 minutes total. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into skillet over medium-low heat and gently scramble until just set but still moist, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cooked sausage mixture, shredded cheddar, and parsley if using. Let filling cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 12×9 inch rectangle. Trim edges if needed.
  5. Transfer pastry to lined baking sheet. Spoon sausage and egg mixture down center, leaving about 3 inches free on each side. Cut 1-inch wide strips along both long edges, making 8-10 strips per side.
  6. Braid pastry by folding strips over filling, alternating sides and overlapping slightly. Tuck ends under to seal.
  7. Brush braid with egg yolk and water mixture for a golden finish.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Check after 20 minutes to avoid over-browning.
  9. Cool braid on wire rack for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Drain excess grease from sausage to prevent soggy pastry. Let filling cool before assembling. If pastry browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for neat strips. If dough gets sticky, chill for 10 minutes before braiding.

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Keywords: sausage, egg, breakfast braid, puff pastry, brunch, savory pastry, easy breakfast, hearty meal

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