easy cheesy breakfast mini-puffs

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Marybeth Mank
Mesquite, TX

These puffs are great warm or at room temperature. They are an awesome breakfast-on-the-run or after-school snack for busy families, too. Freeze puffs on baking sheet until firm and store in zip-top freezer bags. Microwave for 20-40 seconds [depending on your microwave oven] and enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 24 appetizer servings or 6-8 meal servings (3-4 puffs each serving)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For easy cheesy breakfast mini-puffs

  • 1 9.5- oz
    package frozen mini puff pastry shells, thawed overnight in refrigerator
  • 1 12- oz
    package of strip bacon
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 8
    large eggs
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream, cold
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • dash
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    horseradish mustard (or mustard of your choice)
  • 2
    green onions, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded swiss cheese
  • 1
    small tomato, seeded and diced

How To Make easy cheesy breakfast mini-puffs

  • 1
    Bake, cool and remove the "top" of the shells according to the package directions. Turn the broiler on. Place large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cut bacon slices into 1/2" dice and place in preheated skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 8-12 minutes, or just until bacon is crisp. Transfer bacon to paper-towel-lined plate and dispose of bacon fat.
  • 2
    Add 2 tablespoons butter to skillet and let melt for 1 minute. Break eggs into medium mixing bowl and add half & half, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; whisk to break yolks. Add salt and pepper to taste and whisk sliced green onions into eggs. Pour into skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 4 to 7 minutes, or just until eggs reach desired state of doneness.
  • 3
    Remove eggs from heat and gently fold in 1 cup of cheese, cooked bacon and tomato. Divide egg mixture between cooked pastry shells. Sprinkle remaining cheese on filled pastry shells. Place under preheated broiler for approximately 1-2 minutes, or just until cheese melts and is barely golden brown.
  • 4
    NOTE: To make a light meal with this recipe, serve with a green salad or fruit salad and perhaps a light vegetable soup. 24 appetizer servings or 6-8 meal servings (3-4 puffs per serving). Prep Time: 5-10 minutes/Cook Time: 12-20 minutes/Total Time: approximately 30 minutes.

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