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Loaded Breakfast Cups

Loaded Breakfast Cups for a Cozy Morning Boost

Loaded Breakfast Cups are savory, flaky pockets filled with sausage, cheese, eggs, and hash browns—perfect for a quick breakfast!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Store-bought for convenience.
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Sausage Can substitute bacon or ham.
  • 1 cup Cheese Choose variety like cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
  • 4 large Eggs Fresh eggs help bind the filling.
  • 2 cups Hash Browns Frozen works well or make your own.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Vegetables Diced bell peppers or onions.
  • 1 teaspoon Spices Herbs like chives or thyme are recommended.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out your puff pastry until about 1/8 inch thick and cut into squares.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned for about 8–10 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine sausage, shredded cheese, beaten eggs, hash browns, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Press puff pastry squares into the muffin tin, fill with mixture, and fold corners over.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider keeping puff pastry cold for flakiness and avoid overfilling for perfect presentation.

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