Description
These Breakfast Pastry Pinwheels are a crispy, golden puff pastry treat filled with bacon, eggs, and melty cheddar cheese—perfect for brunch gatherings or a quick and easy breakfast. They’re packed with savory morning flavors, making them a great addition to recipes to try and simple high-protein meals. Whether you’re 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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Jalapeño pepper jelly, for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F (200°C). 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 ½ 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 ½-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 jalapeño 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 jalapeños 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