Ham, Bacon, and Cheddar Breakfast Pastry Puffs are a delicious and easily prepared breakfast option. This simple yet satisfying recipe combines the flaky perfection of puff pastry with the savory flavors of ham and cheddar cheese. They’re great for busy mornings or as a crowd-pleasing brunch appetizer, impressing taste-testers of all ages.
What is Puff Pastry?
Puff pastry is a flaky, buttery dough known for its delicate layers. It’s created through a complex process of folding and rolling dough and butter together multiple times, resulting in hundreds of thin layers. As the pastry bakes, the heat causes the butter to melt and steam, separating the layers and creating the characteristic puff and flaky texture. Sure, you can make it at home…but store-bought puff pastry makes many recipes fast and easy.
Ham, Bacon, and Cheddar Breakfast Pastry Puffs
Breakfast Pastry Puffs Ingredients
- 4 sheets puff pastry (3 inches each)
- 4 slices cooked ham (2 oz each)
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 beaten egg
Breakfast Pastry Puffs Instructions
- Preheat oven: 450°F (230°C).
- Assemble: Place a puff pastry square on a baking sheet. Top with a slice of cheddar, followed by a layer of ham and bacon.
- Seal: Brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash. Fold the pastry into a triangle, pressing down firmly to seal.
- Brush: Brush the top of the strudel with the remaining egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
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Recipe by Kenny Cumberland of Bistro to Go / Styling by Anna Franklin / Photography by Laura Petrilla
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