Savory Breakfast Hand Pies
Savory Breakfast Hand Pies are a quick, portable, and customizable morning meal featuring flaky pastry filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, vegetables, and cooked breakfast meats. Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches, these hand pies are kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 hand pies 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free crust)
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust Dough
- Store-bought or homemade pie crust dough (enough for 6-8 hand pies)
Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cheese (sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or any meltable cheese), shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked breakfast meat (bacon, sausage, or ham), chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (onions, bell peppers, spinach)
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter (for sautéing and cooking eggs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional herbs (parsley, chives, or thyme), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Scramble the eggs in a skillet with butter or oil. Add chopped vegetables and cooked breakfast meat, cooking until vegetables are soft and eggs are fully set. Stir in cheese and let it melt. Season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Roll Out the Dough: Unroll store-bought dough or prepare homemade dough, keeping it cold but pliable. Lightly flour the surface and roll to desired thickness. Cut dough into 4-6 inch wide rectangles or circles.
- Assemble the Hand Pies: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough piece. Fold the dough over the filling and press edges tightly with a fork to seal.
- Bake Until Golden: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange hand pies on a lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg or milk. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Keep dough chilled to ensure flakiness.
- Do not overfill to prevent leaking.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Bake a test pie to adjust seasoning and cooking time if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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