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Homemade Hot Pockets Recipe

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This Homemade Hot Pockets recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with a savory blend of breakfast chicken sausage, eggs, vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a convenient snack, these hot pockets are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 breakfast chicken sausage links, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 7 eggs
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped breakfast chicken sausage, red pepper, and red onion. Cook until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Scramble the eggs: Beat the 7 eggs in a bowl, then pour them into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Cook, stirring frequently, until the eggs are fully cooked but still moist. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese and chopped green onion. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the puff pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out each thawed puff pastry sheet into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Cut each sheet into 4 squares, resulting in 8 squares total.
  4. Assemble the hot pockets: Spoon an equal amount of the cooled sausage and egg filling onto the center of each pastry square. Fold each square in half to form a triangle or rectangle, enclosing the filling. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal and prevent leaking.
  5. Bake the hot pockets: Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Optionally, brush the tops lightly with beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade hot pockets warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute breakfast chicken sausage with turkey sausage or pork sausage if preferred.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
  • Make sure the filling is cool before assembling to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
  • These hot pockets freeze well; freeze before baking and bake from frozen, adding extra baking time as needed.

Keywords: Hot pockets, puff pastry, breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, savory pastry

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