Description
A festive and zesty twist on breakfast rolls, shaped like mummies with a creamy, spiced cheese filling and a golden-brown buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 egg, beaten
- 12 small candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, lemon zest, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle into thin strips of various widths.
- Shape the cheese mixture into small logs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Wrap the dough strips around the cheese logs, leaving a small gap for the eyes.
- Brush the dough with the beaten egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 2 minutes, then press candy eyes into the gaps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American