Description
Homemade savory breakfast pop-tarts deliver a mouthwatering morning twist on classic pastry treats. Flaky, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these handheld delights will elevate breakfast from ordinary to extraordinary for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 5 eggs
- 1/4 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or jack cheese
Dairy and Liquids:
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced rosemary
- 1 pinch sage
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 5 tablespoons cold water
- 1 extra egg
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Everyday Seasoning
Instructions
- Fire up a skillet over medium-high heat and aggressively brown the sausage, crumbling it into small pieces until crispy and golden, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Retain the rendered fat and dust the meat with flour, stirring thoroughly until completely absorbed, allowing the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate milk into the skillet, reducing heat to medium-low and continuously stirring until the gravy transforms into a luxurious, thick consistency, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and elevate the gravy’s flavor profile by blending in seasoned salt, black pepper, and optional aromatic herbs like rosemary and sage.
- In a separate pan, scramble eggs to desired consistency and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to a precise 375°F, preparing for the pastry creation.
- Combine flour and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, creating the foundation for the delicate dough.
- Integrate shortening and butter using a fork, working until the mixture resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk egg, vinegar, and cold water, then pour into the flour mixture, gently transforming it into a cohesive dough ball.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough to a delicate 1/8-inch thickness, cutting precise rectangular shapes for each pop-tart.
- Arrange the bottom crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet, meticulously painting the edges with egg wash.
- Generously layer scrambled eggs and sausage gravy onto the bottom crust.
- Delicately drape the top crust over the filling, using a fork to crimp and seal the edges securely.
- Position the pop-tarts closely on the baking sheet, brushing their surfaces with egg wash.
- Optionally sprinkle additional seasoning or cheese for extra flavor complexity.
- Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden brown and irresistibly aromatic.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to ensure a flakier, more tender crust that doesn’t shrink during baking.
- Use very cold butter and shortening cut into small cubes to create those signature delicate, layered pastry textures.
- Customize the filling by swapping sausage with vegetarian crumbles or plant-based protein for a meat-free version that’s equally delicious.
- Freeze assembled pop-tarts unbaked for a quick breakfast option – just add 5-7 extra minutes to baking time when cooking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 408 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 569 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg