Crescent Breakfast Squares

We love ourselves a good crescent roll dough hack, and for good reason. The store-bought cans of dough are wildly versatile, so we’ve pretty much always got one or two kicking around our fridge just in case. It’s the well-known secret to some of our favorite year-round appetizers, like our ham and asparagus bundles or our cranberry brie bites, but it’s also integral to some of our favorite last-minute breakfasts too, like these breakfast squares.

If you’ve got a surprise crowd to feed in the morning (movie night turned slumber party, unexpected overnight holiday guests, rained out outdoor dining brunch plans…), this recipe is for you. It’s extremely simple, and comes together in just about an hour. It’s a simple way to avoid any complaints about the way the eggs are cooked (hint: they’re scrambled, but even haters will enjoy it tucked between flaky pastry), is super customizable, and makes for a great on-the-go option too. Not a fan of ham? Swap in your favorite sliced deli meat instead (or leave it out as a vegetarian option). Don’t have poppy seeds kicking around your kitchen? Leave them out (or swap them and the rest of the spics for a hearty few dashes of everything bagel seasoning).

When looking for your crescent roll dough, try and find the kind that’s a full sheet, as opposed to the kind with perforated edges (for making actual crescent rolls). It's not totally necessary, but it'll make things way easier for assembly. If you can’t find the sheets, simply pinch the seams together as much as possible before building what is essentially one large hot pocket. Try and make sure your filling isn’t too wet as you assemble too, to guarantee no leakage or a soggy bottom.

Want more easy breakfast ideas? Try our favorite breakfast casseroles, our top muffins, and our best breakfast meal prep ideas too.

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Editor's Note: This recipe was updated on July 15, 2022.