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Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts Recipe

Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts Recipe
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Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts are a delicious twist on the classic sweet treat. These homemade pop-tarts are filled with savory sausage gravy and scrambled eggs, making them the perfect hearty breakfast or brunch option.

Ingredients

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Sausage Gravy Filling

  • 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)

Egg Filling

  • 5 large eggs, scrambled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Jack cheese (optional topping)
  • Your favorite seasoning blend (for sprinkling)

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

  1. Step 1: Make the sausage gravy Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and crumble the sausage until browned and crisp. Do not drain the fat.
  2. Step 2: Thicken the gravy Sprinkle in the flour and stir well to absorb the fat. Cook to remove the raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in the milk and stir until thickened.
  3. Step 3: Season the gravy Remove from heat. Stir in seasoned salt, black pepper, and optional herbs. Set aside.
  4. Step 4: Prepare the scrambled eggs Scramble eggs in a separate pan to preferred doneness. Set aside.
  5. Step 5: Make the pastry dough Preheat oven. Combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening and butter. Mix egg, vinegar, and water. Add to flour to form a dough.
  6. Step 6: Bring the dough together Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
  7. Step 7: Roll and cut the dough Roll out dough, cut into rectangles.
  8. Step 8: Assemble the pop-tarts Place filling on rectangles, cover, crimp edges.
  9. Step 9: Top and bake Brush with egg wash, add cheese and seasoning, bake until golden brown.
  10. Step 10: Cool and serve Cool briefly before serving.

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Keywords: Savory, Breakfast, Pop-Tarts, Sausage Gravy, Eggs, Homemade

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