Description
Delectable Bacon and Egg Breakfast Pockets blend savory flavors within a flaky pastry. Crispy bacon and creamy eggs nestled in golden dough promise a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless release and clean cooking surface.
- Bacon Preparation: Crisp bacon in skillet over medium heat until perfectly golden. Drain on paper towels and finely chop into delectable morsels.
- Egg Crafting: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Scramble in non-stick pan over medium heat, removing when just softly set to maintain luxurious creaminess.
- Pastry Formation: Flour work surface and roll out puff pastry. Slice into 12 uniform rectangles, creating delicate pastry canvases for filling.
- Assembly and Sealing: Position six pastry bases on baking sheet. Layer with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and shredded cheese. Brush pastry edges with beaten egg to create a secure seal. Top with remaining pastry rectangles, crimping edges with fork to lock in savory filling.
- Finishing Touch: Brush pocket tops with egg wash to achieve a lustrous golden exterior. Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry transforms into a puffy, bronzed masterpiece.
- Serving: Rest briefly to prevent burning, then serve warm for maximum gastronomic pleasure.
Notes
- Select Bacon Wisely: Choose thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness and robust flavor, ensuring each bite delivers a satisfying crunch.
- Control Egg Moisture: Remove scrambled eggs from heat when slightly underdone to prevent dryness, as they’ll continue cooking inside the pastry pocket.
- Seal Edges Carefully: Press pastry edges firmly with a fork to create an airtight seal, preventing cheese and egg from leaking during baking.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap bacon for turkey bacon or vegetarian bacon bits to accommodate different dietary preferences while maintaining delicious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg