Sausage and Egg Puff Pastry Muffin Pies Recipe
Sausage and Egg Pies are a savory and satisfying breakfast treat featuring a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a flavorful mixture of sausage meat, eggs, and sharp cheddar cheese. These individual-sized pies are baked until golden and perfect for serving warm, making them an ideal grab-and-go morning meal or a hearty snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 individual pies 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sausage Filling
- 250 g Sausage meat
- 4 Eggs, beaten (reserve a little for brushing)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pastry
- 2 sheets Puff pastry, thawed if frozen
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pies evenly.
- Prepare Pastry Liners: Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into circles that are large enough to line each muffin tin cup. Gently press the pastry circles into the muffin cups, covering the bottom and sides, forming a shell for the filling.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sausage meat, 3 of the beaten eggs, grated cheddar cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Fill Pastry Cups: Spoon the sausage mixture evenly into each pastry-lined muffin cup, filling them almost full but leaving some space at the top.
- Brush Pastry Edges: Use the reserved beaten egg to brush over the exposed pastry edges. This will help the pastry brown beautifully during baking.
- Bake: Place the filled muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the filling is fully cooked and set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pies cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve the sausage and egg pies warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can add vegetables such as diced bell peppers or chopped spinach to the sausage mixture for extra flavor and added nutrition.
- Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed before using to prevent cracking while rolling and shaping.
- These pies can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen, then reheated in the oven for a quick meal.
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