Description
These Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts are the perfect combination of flaky, buttery pastry and a rich, savory filling made with sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, and optional cheddar or jack cheese. A great twist on the classic breakfast! Perfect for those mornings when you’re craving something hearty, yet portable.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1/4 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1–1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon minced rosemary (optional)
- 1 pinch sage (optional)
- 5 eggs, scrambled (cooked separately from sausage gravy ingredients)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or jack cheese (optional for topping)
- Everyday Seasoning from Trader Joe’s (or other seasoning of choice)
For the Pop-Tart Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 5 tablespoons cold water
- 1 extra egg, plus 2 tablespoons cold water for egg wash
Instructions
- Make the Sausage Gravy & Filling:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned with crispy bits (about 5-7 minutes).
- Without draining the fat, stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until fully absorbed.
- Gradually stir in milk with a flat-bottomed whisk. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue stirring as the gravy thickens (about 4-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in seasoned salt, pepper, and optional rosemary and sage. Set aside.
- In a separate skillet, scramble the 5 eggs as desired. Set aside.
- Make the Pop-Tart Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt.
- Cut in the shortening and butter with a fork until crumbly and pea-sized.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, vinegar, and water. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until the dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Work with half of the dough at a time.
- Cut the dough into two rectangles, each 3 x 4 inches.
- Assemble the Pop-Tarts:
- Place the bottom dough rectangle onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Wet the edges with egg wash. Spoon scrambled egg and sausage gravy onto the center of the bottom crust.
- Gently stretch the top crust and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the top of the pop-tarts with egg wash, add seasoning and/or cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 375°F.
- Enjoy your delicious Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts!
Notes
- You can add shredded cheese on top of the gravy before sealing the pop-tarts for an extra cheesy flavor.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning by adding your favorite herbs and spices like thyme or paprika.
- These pop-tarts can be frozen before baking and baked from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop-tart
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 90mg