Description
Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts are flaky homemade pastries filled with creamy sausage gravy and scrambled eggs. Baked to golden perfection, these comforting hand pies are perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
- For the sausage gravy:
- ¼ pound breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (optional)
- A pinch of dried sage (optional)
- For the egg filling:
- 5 large eggs, scrambled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Jack cheese (optional topping)
- Your favorite seasoning blend (optional, for sprinkling)
- For the pastry dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- ½ cup cold butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 5 tablespoons cold water
- For assembly:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Cook breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook on medium-low until thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional rosemary and sage. Set aside.
- Scramble the eggs to preferred doneness. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening and butter until crumbly.
- Whisk egg, vinegar, and cold water. Add to flour mixture and stir until dough forms.
- Divide dough in half and roll out to ⅛-inch thick. Cut into 3×4-inch rectangles.
- Place half of the rectangles on the baking sheet. Brush edges with egg wash.
- Spoon sausage gravy and scrambled eggs onto each rectangle.
- Top with remaining dough, press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush tops with egg wash. Sprinkle with cheese and seasoning if desired.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute sausage with mushrooms and spinach for a vegetarian version.
- Add peppers or onions to scrambled eggs for extra flavor.
- Use store-bought pie crust or puff pastry for convenience.
- Freeze unbaked tarts for quick meals later—bake straight from frozen.
- Great for meal prep—reheat easily in oven or toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pop-Tart
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
