Description
Homemade savory breakfast pastries elevate classic pop-tarts with gourmet flavors that dance across your palate. Packed with rich fillings and flaky golden crust, these delightful morning treats will delight breakfast enthusiasts seeking a delicious departure from sweet morning fare.
Ingredients
Scale
Savory Breakfast Pastries Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, scrambled
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon or sausage
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 sheets refrigerated puff pastry (or homemade pastry dough)
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) garlic powder (optional)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the foundation for these delectable breakfast parcels by unfolding the puff pastry onto a flour-dusted workspace, transforming the delicate sheet into precise rectangular canvases measuring approximately 4×6 inches.
- Whisk eggs vigorously, infusing them with robust seasonings like salt, pepper, and aromatic garlic powder, then gently scramble in a heated skillet until they achieve a soft, pillowy texture.
- Incorporate crispy bacon or sausage crumbles and sharp cheddar into the scrambled egg mixture, creating a harmonious flavor profile that promises to tantalize taste buds.
- Fold in velvety cream cheese, stirring until the mixture becomes luxuriously smooth and thoroughly integrated.
- Carefully distribute the sumptuous egg filling onto one pastry rectangle, maintaining a modest border to prevent overflow during baking.
- Crown the filling with a matching pastry rectangle, meticulously sealing the edges using fork tines to create a perfect culinary envelope.
- Lovingly brush the exterior with beaten egg, ensuring a golden, glistening finish that hints at the deliciousness within.
- Position the assembled pastries onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and slide into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, watching as the pastries transform into puffy, bronzed delicacies with crisp, flaky edges.
- Optional: Enhance the final presentation by glazing with garlic-infused melted butter and adorning with freshly chopped herbs like chives or parsley.
- Allow a brief cooling period before serving these savory breakfast treasures alongside vibrant fresh fruit or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Opt for gluten-free puff pastry to make these breakfast pastries suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Swap out bacon or sausage with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or vegetarian sausage for a meat-free version.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like goat cheese, feta, or pepper jack to add unique flavor profiles.
- Prepare the filling ahead of time and store in the refrigerator to streamline morning preparation and save precious time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg