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Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts

Flaky Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts filled with beef sausage gravy and scrambled eggs.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Baking

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 1/4 pound beef breakfast sausage
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced rosemary optional
  • 1 pinch sage optional
  • 5 eggs scrambled (cooked separately)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese optional topping
  • Everyday seasoning or seasoning of choice

Pop-Tart Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 extra egg + 2 tablespoons water egg wash

Instructions
 

Country Sausage Gravy & Filling

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the beef sausage, breaking it up until browned with crispy bits.
  • Stir in flour without draining fat and cook 2–3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  • Slowly whisk in milk, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in seasoned salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Set aside.
  • In a separate skillet, scramble and cook the eggs. Set aside.

Dough & Assembly

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening and butter until pea-sized crumbs form.
  • Whisk egg, vinegar, and water, then stir into flour mixture until dough forms.
  • Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut 3 x 4-inch rectangles.
  • Place bottom crusts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush edges with egg wash.
  • Add scrambled eggs and sausage gravy. Top with another rectangle and crimp edges.
  • Brush tops with egg wash, sprinkle seasoning or cheese, and bake 25 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with fresh fruit or a simple salad for brunch. These are also delicious with a drizzle of hot sauce or a side of yogurt.