Mini Puff Pastry Breakfast Squares
Delightful breakfast squares featuring flaky puff pastry filled with fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese—a perfect treat for any morning.
Ingredients
Dough base
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed Use all-butter for better flavor.
Filling
- 5 large eggs Fresh is best for flavor and texture.
- 1/4 cup milk Lightens eggs for fluffiness.
- 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Crispy for texture.
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese Sharp cheddar or melting blend recommended.
- Salt and pepper to taste Essential for flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously grease a muffin tin.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry gently and roll with a rolling pin if creased.
- Cut the pastry into 9 equal squares.
- Press each square into the muffin tin to form little cups, poking holes in the bottom with a fork.
- Evenly distribute the cheese and crumbled bacon among the pastry cups.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into each cup, filling them about halfway.
Baking
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the pastry is golden and the eggs are set.
- Once out of the oven, let them cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then loosen and transfer to a plate.
Notes
These squares can be served with fresh fruit or hot sauce. They can be made ahead of time, frozen for later, and reheated either in the oven or microwave.