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Pie for breakfast has been a long and proud tradition, but it doesn't have to be a sweet go-to apple or blueberry. You can also get a punch of protein in a delicious flaky treat with these Savory Brunch Pies! Filled with tangy cream cheese, savory ham, and melty cheese, each slice of Savory Brunch Pies has what you're looking for in a satisfying and complete breakfast. Pour yourself a tall glass of orange juice and let these pies make you proud!
Ingredients
- 2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
- flour, to taste, for dusting a work surface
- 1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets), thawed
- 6 ounces Black Forest ham, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces Gruyère, Swiss, or cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 3 -In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese and the honey mustard.
Step 4 -Using the flour, lightly dust a worksurface.
Step 5 -Place the thawed puff pastry sheets on the lightly floured surface and roll out each sheet into a 15x12-inch rectangle.
Step 6 -Transfer each pastry sheet to the prepared baking sheets.
Step 7 -Evenly divide the cream cheese mixture between both pastries, spreading it over half of each pastry lengthwise, leaving a 1/2-inch border bare around the outside edges.
Step 8 -Evenly divide the ham, the onion, and the cheese atop the cream cheese mixture on both pastries, still leaving a 1/2-inch border bare around the outside edges.
Step 9 -In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the water.
Step 10 -Brush some of the egg mixture onto the uncovered edges of the pastries.
Step 11 -Fold the uncovered portion of each pastry rectangle up and over the filling, using a fork to seal the edges together.
Step 12 -Brush the tops of the pastries with the remaining egg mixture.
Step 13 -Cut decorative slits into the top of each pastry to allow steam to escape.
Step 14 -Bake until the pastries are golden on both the top and the bottom, about 25 minutes. Cover the top with foil if they start to brown too quickly.
Step 15 -Slide the pies with the parchment paper onto a wire rack, and allow them to cool slightly.
Step 16 -Cut into crosswise strips and serve.
