Lucia's Sausage Brunch Braid

Bring elegance and bold flavors to your breakfast table with *Lucia's Sausage Brunch Braid*! This stunning brunch centerpiece combines flaky, golden puff pastry with a mouthwatering filling of savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and colorful bell peppers and green onions. The braided puff pastry not only looks impressive, but it also locks in all the hearty flavors and textures of this crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for special occasions or weekend gatherings, this recipe is easy to assemble and bakes to perfection in just 30 minutes. Serve warm slices of this sausage braid alongside a fresh salad or fruit medley for a complete and satisfying brunch feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
• 1 pound Sausage (ground, mild or spicy)
• 5 large Eggs
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium Bell pepper (diced)
• 3 stalks Green onion (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until fully browned. Drain any excess fat and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Crack 4 eggs into a bowl, whisk them, and pour them into the skillet. Cook the eggs, stirring gently, until just set but still soft. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Dice the bell pepper and chop the green onions. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, diced bell pepper, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Lay one sheet horizontally on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Cut 1-inch strips along both long sides of the puff pastry, leaving the middle section (about 4 inches wide) uncut for the filling.

Step 7

Spoon the sausage filling evenly down the middle section of the puff pastry. Gently fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided effect. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet if making two braids.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the surface of the braid(s) with the egg wash to give it a golden, glossy finish.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 10

Allow the braid to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(710.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1580.0

Total Fat 112.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1270.0mg	0%
Sodium 2850.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 75.0g	0%

Vitamin D 248.2IU	0%
Calcium 1037.3mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 898.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 17.5%