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Savory breakfast pop-tarts ready to enjoy for a quick and delicious morning meal

Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts

Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts combine eggs, cheese, and bacon in a warm, flaky pastry, perfect for busy mornings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Dough

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling

  • 6 large eggs, scrambled and cooled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 0.25 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
  • to taste flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions
 

Preparation of Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour and salt together. Add the cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the dough looks like coarse crumbs with some larger pieces.
  • Slowly sprinkle in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough starts to come together.
  • Split the dough into two parts, shape them into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Preparation of Filling

  • While the dough chills, cook the filling ingredients and let them cool. Scramble the eggs until they are just set but a little moist.
  • In a bowl, mix the cooled scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, pepper, and garlic powder. Gently stir to combine everything without breaking up the eggs too much.

Assembly

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface to about ⅛-inch thick. Cut into 3×4-inch rectangles and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Spoon around 2 tablespoons of filling onto each rectangle, leaving a ½-inch space around the edges.

Sealing and Decorating

  • Roll out the second disk of dough and cut it into matching rectangles.
  • Place these on top of the filled rectangles. Press around the filling to remove air pockets and seal the edges firmly.
  • Use a fork to crimp the edges and cut a few small vents in the top of each pop-tart.
  • Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Baking

  • Bake the Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts for 20-25 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through.
  • They should be golden brown when done. Let them cool slightly before serving as the filling will be very hot.

Notes

Keep everything cold for a flaky texture. Avoid overmixing the dough. Customize with different fillings like sausage or veggies.
Keyword Breakfast Pastry, Homemade Breakfast, Savory Pop-Tarts
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