Egg-Stuffed Crescent Rolls with Parma Ham and Basil Recipe
Delicious crescent rolls stuffed with flavorful egg, Parma ham, fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and a blend of aged and Parmesan cheeses. These golden baked crescents make for a perfect savory snack or a delightful breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Rolls
- 1 can crescent rolls (makes 6 large crescents)
Fillings
- 6 slices Parma ham (or another nice Italian ham of your choice)
- 12 fresh basil leaves (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes (30 g)
- 6 eggs (small, hardboiled)
- 2/3 cup aged cheese (or other nice cheese of your choice – 70 g)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (25 g)
Seasonings
- Pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven according to the temperature specified on the crescent roll package and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent dough from the package and carefully separate the pieces to create individual crescent bases for stuffing.
- Add the fillings: On each crescent piece, layer a slice of Parma ham, two fresh basil leaves, some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a small hardboiled egg (sliced or whole as preferred), and top with a mix of aged cheese and Parmesan cheese. Season each with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Roll the crescents: Carefully roll up the crescent dough around the fillings to enclose them securely and place each wrapped crescent onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the crescents: Bake them in the preheated oven according to the package instructions for the crescent rolls, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through, approximately 10 to 20 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are fully hardboiled and cooled before slicing or placing whole inside the crescent to avoid leakage during baking.
- You can substitute Parma ham with prosciutto or other Italian ham varieties depending on availability and preference.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses to suit your taste, such as Gruyère, mozzarella, or cheddar.
- If sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drain them well to avoid excess moisture affecting the dough texture.
- These crescents are best served warm but can be reheated gently if needed.
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