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Savory Breakfast Pop Tarts with Beef Sausage, Eggs, and Cheddar Recipe

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These Savory Breakfast Pop Tarts are an easy and delicious homemade treat, combining flaky pie crust with a flavorful filling of scrambled eggs, seasoned beef sausage, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheeses. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, they bake to golden perfection and can be customized with optional seasonings and toppings.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 2 rolls of refrigerated pie crust

Filling

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled beef sausage
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese (optional)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch of garlic powder
  • 1 pinch of onion powder
  • 1 pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 sprinkle of dried chives (optional)

Egg Wash & Toppings

  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • splash of water or milk (for egg wash)
  • everything bagel seasoning (optional)
  • sesame seeds (optional)
  • poppy seeds (optional)
  • extra shredded cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Sausage: In a medium skillet, cook your crumbled beef sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat thoroughly and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan (or a separate one if you prefer), lightly sauté your finely diced bell peppers and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. If using spinach or mushrooms, add them now and cook until any moisture has evaporated.
  3. Prepare Scrambled Eggs: In a bowl, whisk your 4 large eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook them in the skillet over medium-low heat, scrambling gently until just set but still slightly moist. Chop them into small pieces and let them cool slightly.
  4. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef sausage, scrambled eggs, sautéed vegetables, shredded cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses. Add your garlic powder, onion powder, and any other desired seasonings. If using, stir in the cream cheese or extra whisked egg to help bind everything. Mix everything gently until well combined.
  5. Prepare Pie Crust: Unroll your refrigerated pie crusts onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each round crust into rectangular shapes, roughly 3×5 inches.
  6. Assemble Pop Tarts: Lay half of your pastry rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the savory filling onto the center of each rectangle, leaving a generous border (about 1/2 inch) all around the edges.
  7. Seal Edges: In a small bowl, whisk your large egg with a splash of water or milk for the egg wash. Brush the edges of each filled pastry rectangle with this egg wash. Carefully place a second pastry rectangle on top of each filled one, aligning the edges. Gently press down all around the filling to seal the two layers of dough together.
  8. Add Toppings and Vent Holes: Brush the tops of all your assembled pop tarts with the remaining egg wash. If desired, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds. Using a sharp knife or skewer, poke 2-3 small vent holes in the top of each pop tart.
  9. Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the pastry is beautifully golden brown and puffed.
  10. Cool: Carefully transfer the baked pop tarts to a wire rack to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling by adding cooked spinach, mushrooms, or other vegetables as desired.
  • For extra binding, cream cheese or an additional beaten egg can be mixed into the filling.
  • Be sure to seal the edges well with egg wash to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  • Let the pop tarts cool slightly before eating as the filling could be hot.
  • Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds add a flavorful crunch but are optional.

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