Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Puff Pastry Breakfast Tart, perfect for a savory brunch or quick breakfast. This tart features a flaky puff pastry base filled with sautéed vegetables, eggs, cheese, and optional bacon or sausage for extra flavor. Baked until golden and puffed, it’s customizable and can be made vegetarian or with your favorite cheeses.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Base
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
Vegetable Filling
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Additional Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon or sausage
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare it for baking the tart.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a fork to prick the pastry all over, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges to help it puff evenly.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell peppers, and spinach, cooking until softened, approximately 3-4 minutes. Set aside once softened.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and optional fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley until well combined.
- Assemble the Tart: Evenly spread the sautéed vegetables inside the border of the puff pastry. Sprinkle the cooked bacon or sausage over the vegetables, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the filling, ensuring it stays within the pastry border to avoid spilling during baking.
- Bake: Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set, and the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or sausage and add additional vegetables such as mushrooms or tomatoes.
- Swap cheddar cheese for feta or goat cheese to add a tangier flavor.
- Use pre-cooked bacon or sausage to save preparation time.
- This tart can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Perfect for brunch or a savory breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
