Savory Breakfast Pockets Recipe (2024)

On-the-go breakfasts are prefect for busy mornings. That’s why my family loves these savory breakfast pockets so much! They’re packed with all the protein your kids will need to get through the morning thanks to the sausage and eggs in the filling. And with the help of the Everything Bagel Seasoning on top, these delicious handheld pies are also packed with flavor.

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What Do I Need to Make Breakfast Pockets?

You won’t believe how easy it is to make homemade breakfast pockets in your own kitchen. That’s because this simple recipe is made with just a handful of ingredients. To make breakfast hand pies, you’ll need:

• Refrigerated pie crust
• Butter
• Onion
• Breakfast sausage or bacon
• Eggs
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Everything Bagel Seasoning

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How Do I Make Breakfast Pockets?

Making breakfast pockets at home is easier than you may think. With the help of premade pie crust, you can put together this easy make-ahead breakfast with just a few minutes of prep work. Just follow these five steps to make your own breakfast pies right now:

Step One: Prepare the Crust

Remove the refrigerated pie crust from the packaging and carefully unroll it on a lightly floured surface. Cut each crust into six rectangles measuring around 3×4 inches. After cutting both crusts, you’ll end up with a total of 12 pie crust rectangles.

Step Two: Caramelize the Onions

Add one tablespoon of butter to a skillet and melt the butter over low heat. Add the onions and saute them on low until they’re golden brown and caramelized. Make sure to stir the onions frequently to keep them from burning.

Step Three: Cook the Eggs

Grab another skillet and place it over medium heat. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a medium bowl until well combined, then pour the eggs into the hot pan. Stir the eggs constantly as they cook to scramble them. When the eggs are cooked through, remove the pan from heat and season them with salt and pepper.

Step Four: Construct the Hand Pies

Arrange six of the pie dough rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each rectangle with onions, eggs, cooked sausage or bacon, and shredded cheese. Wisk together another egg with a little bit of water and brush the egg mixture around the edge of each pie. Then, place the remaining pie crust rectangles on top of each pie and crimp the edges of each pie with fork to seal the crust.

Step Five: Bake the Breakfast Pockets

Brush the top of each pie crust with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle the Everything Bagel Seasoning over the top. Next, add a sprinkling of cheese to the top of each pie. Then, bake the hand pies in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.

Breakfast Pocket Tips and Tricks

Once you give this recipe a try, you’ll want to make it over and over again! And with these helpful baking tips, they’ll be easier than ever to prepare.

• Allow the pie dough to come to room temperature. To make working with your refrigerated pie crust a little easier, allow the crust to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before unrolling it. This will help keep the crust from sticking together and make rolling and cutting the dough a little more manageable.
• Drain the grease from your meat before stuffing the hand pies. To keep your hand pies from getting greasy, make sure to give your breakfast meat time to drain. Whether you’re using ground breakfast sausage or chopped bacon, place the cooked meat on a paper towel lined plate to drain while you prepare the rest of the ingredients to help soak up the grease before adding it to the pies.
• Allow your filling to cool before stuffing. Giving the eggs and meat time to cool before adding it to the pie dough will ensure you end up with crisp, flaky crust. That’s because adding hot filling to the inside of the pie dough will cause steam to build up, which could cause the crust to become soggy as it bakes.
• Cut a vent on top. Another simple way to keep your hand pies form getting soggy while they bake is by cutting a slit in the top of each pie. The slit will allow steam to escape from the pie as it bakes, giving the moisture inside the filling an outlet instead of forcing it to soak into your bottom crust.

Can You Make Breakfast Pockets Ahead of Time?

These delicious breakfast pockets are the perfect make-ahead meal. That’s because they can easily be frozen and reheated at a later date. To freeze the pies, start by baking them pockets according to the recipe instructions. After that, make sure to allow the breakfast pockets to cool completely.

When you’re ready to freeze the hand pies, spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet and place the pan in the freezer for at least one hour. Once the pies are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer bag for long-term storage. You can keep them in the freezer for up to three months.

To reheat the pies, wrap the frozen pocket loosely with a paper towel and microwave it for one minute on each side.