Western Bars

Ingredients

1 tsp / 5 ml

oil

1/2 cup / 125 ml

chopped red onions

1 cup / 250 ml

each chopped green and red peppers

1 can

refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (235 g)

8

processed mozzarella cheese slices, divided

1

ham steak, chopped (175 g)

2 cup / 500 g

Egg Creations Whole Eggs Original, well shaken

Directions

1. HEAT oven to 375ºF (190°C)

2. HEAT oil in medium nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 3 min. Add peppers; cook and stir 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.

3. UNROLL crescent dough onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan; press dough to cover bottom of pan while firmly pressing perforations together to seal. Prick with fork at 1-inch intervals.

4. BAKE 8 min. or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, coarsely chop 2 cheese slices.

5. TOP crust with remaining (whole) cheese slices, ham and vegetables. Shake egg carton well. (Or, lightly whisk eggs in bowl.) Pour eggs over vegetables; top with chopped cheese slices.

6. BAKE 30 min. or until centre is set. Cool 5 min. before cutting into bars.

Tips

1. Cool, then refrigerate any leftovers. Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave just before serving.

2. Serve with a crisp green salad and fresh fruit for a simple weekend brunch.