Description

These 5-Ingredient Breakfast Hand Pies are a quick, easy, and satisfying morning treat. Made with simple wholesome ingredients, they deliver a warm, comforting breakfast perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends. Individually sized and portable, these flaky hand pies combine eggs, cheese, cooked breakfast meat, and seasonings in a golden crust, offering delicious versatility with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Basic Ingredients

Pie crust dough: Ready-made or homemade (sufficient to make individual hand pies, rolled to about 1/8 inch thickness)
Eggs: 3 large, beaten
Cheese: 1 cup shredded (cheddar, mozzarella, or preferred meltable cheese)
Cooked breakfast meat: 1 cup, chopped (bacon, sausage, or ham, cooked until crisp)
Seasonings: ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, pinch of dried herbs (such as parsley or thyme)

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Instructions

Prepare the filling: Cook your chosen breakfast meat until crisp. Scramble the beaten eggs until just set, then mix in the cheese and seasonings while still warm so the cheese melts and flavors combine.
Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie crust dough evenly to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut dough into equal-sized squares or circles to create hand pie bases.
Fill and fold: Place a generous spoonful of the egg and meat mixture onto the center of each dough piece. Fold the dough over, then seal the edges firmly by crimping with a fork to lock in the filling.
Bake to perfection: Arrange the filled hand pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Optionally, brush the tops lightly with beaten egg for a glossy finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Cool and enjoy: Allow hand pies to cool slightly before eating to let the filling set and to avoid burns.

Notes

Be consistent with filling portions for even cooking and stable pies.
Seal edges well with a fork to prevent filling leaks during baking.
Don’t overfill pies to avoid difficulty sealing and spillage.
Pre-cook meats and eggs fully to reduce baking time and ensure food safety.
Brush tops with egg wash before baking for a golden, glossy crust.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 hand pie
Calories: 250
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 150mg