Description
These Breakfast Pastry Pinwheels are a crispy, golden puff pastry treat filled with bacon, eggs, and melty cheddar cheeseโperfect for brunch gatherings or a quick and easy breakfast. Theyโre packed with savory morning flavors, making them a great addition to recipes to try and simple high-protein meals. Whether youโre looking for quick high-protein meals or easy breakfast ideas, these pinwheels will be a hit!
Ingredients
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1 package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets)
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6 oz. bacon, small diced
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8 large eggs, beaten
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
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2 tsp sriracha or ketchup
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Jalapeรฑo pepper jelly, for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Thaw Puff Pastry: Remove frozen puff pastry from the freezer and let it thaw on the countertop for 10 minutes, flipping sheets halfway through.
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Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter and minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.
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Cook Bacon: Heat a medium skillet over moderate heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
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Scramble Eggs: Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour beaten eggs into the same skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Season with salt and pepper. Once the eggs begin to set at the edges, stir in ยฝ cup of shredded cheese. Cook until barely set but still slightly creamy. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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Prepare Puff Pastry: On a clean work surface, unfold thawed pastry sheets and cut each into 4 equal rectangles, creating 8 pieces total. Arrange the pastry rectangles on the prepared baking sheet.
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Fill Pastries: Spoon the egg mixture in a line down the center of each rectangle, leaving a ยฝ-inch border at the ends. Sprinkle crispy bacon on top, drizzle with sriracha or ketchup, and add 2 teaspoons of cheese.
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Roll & Cut: Carefully roll each rectangle around the filling, ending with the seam side down. Trim uneven ends, then cut each log into 3 equal pieces (about 1.5 inches each).
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Bake: Place pinwheels cut-side down on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Brush the tops and sides with the garlic butter mixture, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
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Cool & Serve: Let cool for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Serve warm with jalapeรฑo pepper jelly or your preferred condiment
Notes
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Swap bacon for sausage or ham for variety.
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For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeรฑos to the filling.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg