Description
Savory breakfast bars made with flaky puff pastry, loaded with sausage, bacon, hash browns, and melty cheese. Perfect for brunch or grab-and-go mornings.
Ingredients
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- 2 puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz ground sausage
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 cup frozen shredded hash browns
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 4 slices cheese (Havarti or cheddar)
- 4-6 oz bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the bacon until crisp, then chop into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove excess grease.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked sausage, chopped bacon, hash browns, flour, milk, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Layer cheese slices on one sheet of puff pastry, then spread the sausage and hash brown mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top.
- Cover with the second puff pastry sheet and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy cream, then brush over the top of the pastry for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling a day ahead and assemble just before baking.
- Substitute your favorite cheeses for variation.
- Use pre-cooked breakfast sausage for a quicker preparation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg