Description
Delightful breakfast stuffed puff pastry bars blend flaky French pastry with rich morning flavors. Crisp golden layers embrace sweet and savory fillings, promising a luxurious start to your morning that satisfies and delights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ cup (75 g) diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped green onions
Pastry and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by warming the oven to 400F (200C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure smooth pastry removal.
- Craft the savory filling by whisking eggs with milk, seasoning with salt and pepper. Gently scramble the eggs in a skillet until they reach a soft, pillowy texture, being careful not to overcook.
- Remove eggs from heat and fold in shredded cheese, crispy bacon bits, diced bell peppers, and finely chopped green onions, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
- Liberate the puff pastry sheets and roll them out on a lightly floured surface, transforming each into a rectangular canvas approximately 10-12 inches wide.
- Carefully position the first pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet, serving as the foundation for your breakfast creation.
- Distribute the egg mixture evenly across the pastry, leaving a modest half-inch border to prevent overflow during baking.
- Gently drape the second pastry sheet over the filling, creating a delicate envelope of breakfast goodness.
- Seal the edges meticulously using a fork, pressing firmly to lock in the flavorful contents.
- Whisk an additional egg with water to create a golden-brown glaze, then brush the top pastry layer to enhance its visual appeal and create a glossy finish.
- Slide the assembled pastry into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 20-25 minutes until the surface achieves a stunning, puffy golden-brown complexion.
- Extract from the oven and permit the pastry to rest and settle for 5 minutes, allowing the filling to stabilize.
- Slice into elegant bars, serving them warm to capture the peak of their delectable essence, or enjoy at room temperature for a leisurely breakfast experience.
Notes
- Choose high-quality puff pastry for the flakiest, most delicate texture that practically melts in your mouth.
- Scramble eggs gently to prevent overcooking, ensuring a creamy, soft filling that doesn’t become rubbery or dry.
- Customize the filling by swapping bacon with ham, sausage, or keeping it vegetarian with roasted vegetables and different cheese varieties.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make assembly quick and streamlined, perfect for busy morning cooking or weekend brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg