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Turkey Shaped Breakfast Empanadas Recipe

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  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 empanadas 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Turkey Shaped Breakfast Empanadas are a fun and delicious way to start your day. Featuring a flaky puff pastry filled with scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and cheddar cheese, these empanadas are perfect for a festive breakfast or brunch. Shaped like turkeys, they add a playful touch to your meal and are baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Egg Mixture

  • 6 Small Eggs
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)

Filling

  • 6 slices Turkey Bacon, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Dough

  • 1 package Puff Pastry

Instructions

  1. Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, scramble 6 small eggs with a dash of salt and ground black pepper. Add 1 teaspoon of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture if desired, and mix until completely combined.
  2. Cook Scrambled Eggs: Pour most of the egg mixture into a pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are fully scrambled and cooked through. Reserve some of the raw egg mixture to use later for basting the empanadas.
  3. Prepare Turkey Bacon: Chop the 6 slices of turkey bacon into small pieces suitable for filling.
  4. Cut Puff Pastry Shapes: Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a clean surface. Using a turkey-shaped cookie cutter, cut out turkey shapes from the puff pastry dough.
  5. Fill Empanadas: Place a portion of the scrambled eggs, chopped turkey bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese on one side of each turkey-shaped puff pastry piece.
  6. Seal the Empanadas: Fold the dough over the filling, creating a pocket, and use a fork to press and seal the edges. Make two small punctures at the top of each empanada to allow steam to escape during baking.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Place the sealed empanadas on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using the reserved raw egg mixture, baste the tops of the empanadas to give them a golden finish.
  8. Bake Empanadas: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the empanadas for 30 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the empanadas from the oven, allow them to cool slightly, then serve and enjoy your delicious breakfast treats.

Notes

  • You can omit the cheddar cheese in the egg mixture if you prefer less cheese inside the filling.
  • Feel free to use a different shaped cookie cutter if turkey shapes are unavailable.
  • Make sure to cut two ventilation holes in each empanada to prevent bursting during baking.
  • To save time, you can prepare the egg mixture and bacon filling ahead of time and assemble before baking.
  • Use a light hand when seasoning the eggs, as cheese and bacon already add saltiness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: breakfast empanadas, turkey shaped empanadas, puff pastry breakfast, scrambled eggs empanadas, turkey bacon recipe

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