Easy Breakfast Pastry

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This savory pastry combines layers of potatoes, bacon, onions and cheese in buttery puff pastry for an impressive breakfast or brunch dish.
Casey
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:10:58 GMT
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Let me share my favorite Potato Bacon and Cheese Pastry that combines buttery puff pastry with creamy potatoes crispy bacon melted cheese. It's become my go to for everything from cozy breakfasts to dinner parties.

What You'll Need

  • Puff Pastry: Keep frozen until ready
  • Gold Potatoes: Perfect creamy texture
  • Bacon: Adds smoky flavor
  • Cheese: Your favorite melting type
  • Onion: Adds sweet depth
  • Fresh Herbs: Brightens flavors
  • Egg Wash: Creates golden finish

Let's Make It

Prep Everything
Slice potatoes onions bacon grate cheese make egg wash
Cook Bacon Onions
Crisp bacon same pan golden onions
Season Potatoes
Salt pepper herbs drain well
Layer Build
Arrange filling leave border fold seal

Bake Perfect

Fold seal edges brush egg wash. Bake 350°F 45 minutes golden. Cool slightly serve warm.

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Stay Crispy

Drain potatoes well prevent soggy. Keep pastry cold flaky crust.

Mix It Up

Try ham different cheeses. Add pepper flakes heat. Include roasted vegetables.

Save Leftovers

Store airtight three days. Reheat 375°F restore crispy cheese melty.

Perfect Pairs

Breakfast fruit salad scones. Dinner fresh greens lemon dressing.

Party Ready

Great gatherings holidays feasts. Elegant centerpiece always impresses.

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Make More

Double recipe larger crowds. Use both pastry sheets extra large pan.

Anytime Meal

Perfect breakfast lunch dinner. Versatile recipe make often enjoy.

Gourmet Touch

Caramelize onions truffle salt. Small changes elegant results.

Seasonal Switch

Add butternut squash fall. Spring asparagus peas fresh colors.

Picnic Perfect

Make ahead slice portions. Easy transport everyone enjoys.

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Balance Flavors

Serve light refreshing sides. Cucumber salad fruit medley contrast.

Try Different Dough

Use pie crust phyllo options. Each brings unique texture character.

Spice It Up

Add chili flakes jalapeños. Heat complements bacon potatoes perfectly.

Brunch Star

Include buffet spread quiche. Substantial satisfying variety guests.

Finishing Touch

Garnish fresh herbs parsley thyme. Simple elegant beautiful presentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I prepare this ahead?
You can prep ingredients ahead but assemble just before baking. Puff pastry needs to stay cold until baking for best results.
→ Why drain potato liquid?
Excess moisture from potatoes can make the pastry soggy. Salt draws out moisture, so drain it before assembling.
→ What cheese works best?
Any melting cheese works - cheddar, colby jack, or Jarlsberg are recommended. Choose based on your flavor preference.
→ How thin should I slice potatoes?
Slice potatoes very thin, ideally using a mandoline, so they cook through properly while the pastry bakes.
→ Can I freeze this?
Best served fresh as freezing affects pastry texture. Can be reheated in oven to re-crisp but won't be as flaky.

Savory Pastry Bake

A flaky puff pastry filled with thinly sliced potatoes, crispy bacon, caramelized onions and melted cheese.

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Total Time
75 Minutes
By: Casey


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings (1 large pastry)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 frozen puff pastry sheet.
02 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces.
03 1 onion, sliced thin.
04 1 pound potatoes (2-3 small), peeled and sliced thin.
05 1 teaspoon each chives, parsley, minced.
06 4 oz grated cheese (cheddar, colby jack, or Jarlsberg).
07 Salt and ground black pepper to taste.
08 Dry herbs and spices to taste.
09 1 egg (for egg wash).

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat oven to 350°F. Thaw puff pastry but keep cold. Prep ingredients.

Step 02

Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Step 03

Cook onions in 1/2 tablespoon bacon grease until tender and golden.

Step 04

Mix sliced potatoes with salt, pepper, herbs. Let rest to release moisture, then drain.

Step 05

Roll pastry to 12x12 inches. Layer potatoes, onions, bacon, cheese on half. Leave border.

Step 06

Fold pastry, seal edges with egg wash and fork. Cut slits, brush top with egg wash.

Step 07

Bake 45 minutes until golden and puffy.

Notes

  1. Can make double batch on large baking sheet.
  2. Prep ingredients ahead but assemble just before baking.
  3. Drain potato liquid to prevent soggy pastry.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking sheet.
  • Skillet.
  • Rolling pin.
  • Mandoline (recommended for slicing).

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (cheese).
  • Eggs.
  • Wheat (pastry).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: ~
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~