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Puff Pastry Breakfast Pies
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Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
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Cut the puff pastry sheet into 4 equal squares and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Using a knife, score a 1/2-inch edge around each pastry square, cutting about halfway through the dough.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until puffed and golden.
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Remove the pastry squares from the oven and push down the inner portion of the dough with a spoon or spatula to create a raised rim on the sides.
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Layer desired toppings in the inner portion of the shell. Top with an egg and salt and pepper to taste.
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Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Egg Placement Timing ⏱️Add eggs to your pies 8-10 minutes before the pastry is fully baked so they cook perfectly without overcooking, ensuring a creamy yolk while the whites set completely.
- Puff Pastry Temperature Control 🧊Keep puff pastry chilled until the last moment and brush with egg wash just before baking to achieve maximum lift and golden-brown flakiness.
- Moisture Management for Fillings 💧Pat dry your roasted butternut squash and sautéed spinach with paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing a soggy pastry bottom and watery filling.
- Strategic Ingredient Layering 🏗️Layer heavier ingredients (squash, ham) on the bottom, leafy ingredients (spinach) in the middle, and delicate items (cherry tomatoes, cheese) on top to maintain even cooking and presentation.
- Pre-Crisp the Pastry Base 🔑Blind bake your pastry shells for 5-7 minutes before adding fillings to create a crispy, flaky base that won't become soggy from the egg mixture.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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