Description
Savory bacon and egg breakfast pockets bring morning comfort straight from homemade kitchens. Warm, flaky pastry pockets stuffed with crispy bacon and creamy eggs promise delicious satisfaction for weekend brunch enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Pastry:
- 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
Seasoning:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Render bacon in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a perfect crisp texture. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease, then finely chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk eggs with a delicate seasoning of salt and pepper. Gently scramble in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, removing from heat when just barely set to maintain a creamy consistency.
- Dust a work surface with flour and carefully roll out puff pastry sheets. Slice each sheet into six precise rectangles, creating a total of 12 uniform pastry bases.
- Arrange six pastry rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Distribute scrambled eggs evenly in the center of each piece. Generously sprinkle with crispy bacon bits and shredded cheese. Trace the pastry edges with beaten egg to create a seal.
- Layer the remaining pastry rectangles over the filled bases. Press edges firmly with a fork, creating a decorative and secure seal that prevents filling from escaping during baking.
- Glaze the pocket tops with a light coating of egg wash to promote a golden, glossy finish. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry achieves a rich, puffy golden-brown color.
- Allow pockets to cool briefly to prevent burning, then serve warm for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the cheese type to match your flavor preference, from sharp cheddar to creamy mozzarella for variety.
- Ensure bacon is thoroughly cooked and crispy to prevent soggy pockets and enhance overall texture.
- Make these pockets vegetarian by replacing bacon with sautéed spinach or mushrooms for a delicious alternative.
- Freeze assembled uncooked pockets for quick weekday breakfasts, baking directly from frozen with slight temperature and time adjustments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg