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Savory breakfast Pop-Tarts with various fillings displayed on a breakfast table

Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts

These homemade breakfast pop-tarts are filled with scrambled eggs and creamy sausage gravy, making them a perfect handheld meal for busy mornings or family brunches.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 pop-tarts
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Gravy
  • 1/4 pound breakfast sausage
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for gravy
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk can substitute with 2% or dairy-free alternatives
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary optional
  • a pinch dried sage optional
For the Pop-Tart Filling
  • 5 large eggs scrambled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Jack cheese optional topping
For the Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour for dough
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cut into cubes
  • 1 large egg for dough
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar for dough
  • 5 tablespoons cold water for dough
For Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method
 

Preparation of Gravy
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook, stirring, until browned and crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Slowly whisk in 1 1/4 cups of whole milk, lower heat to medium-low, and stir until the mixture thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
  4. Set the sausage gravy aside.
Preparation of Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1 cup of vegetable shortening and 1/2 cup of cold butter, cutting them into the flour until pea-sized crumbs form.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 5 tablespoons of cold water. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half, roll one portion to about 3/8-inch thickness, and cut into 3 by 4 inch rectangles.
Assembly
  1. Place half the rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush edges with egg wash.
  2. Spoon a portion of scrambled eggs into the center of each bottom rectangle, top with sausage gravy.
  3. Top with the second rectangle and press edges together to seal.
  4. Brush tops with egg wash, sprinkle with cheese, and extra seasoning if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, cool completely and wrap individually.

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