Description
These Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts are a delicious twist on the classic sweet treat. Filled with eggs, cheese, and bacon, these homemade toaster pastries make for a satisfying and portable breakfast option. They are freezer-friendly, allowing for easy meal prep and quick reheating. Customize with your favorite ingredients for a savory start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 box (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crusts or puff pastry
Filling:
- 4 large eggs (2 for filling, 1 for scramble, 1 for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon or sausage
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Extra cheese
- Hot sauce
- Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare crust: Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut into 8 equal rectangles.
- Scramble eggs: Whisk and scramble 1 egg in a pan, season, and set aside.
- Prepare filling: Mix scrambled egg with cheese, bacon or sausage, and chives.
- Assemble pop-tarts: Place filling on 4 rectangles, brush edges with egg wash, top with remaining rectangles, and seal edges.
- Top and bake: Brush with egg wash, add toppings if desired, and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Customize with sautéed veggies, ham, or cream cheese for variety.
- Freeze leftovers by wrapping tightly and reheat in a toaster oven for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop-tart
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
