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Breakfast Pastry Pinwheels

These golden puff pastry bites are filled with savory breakfast favorites! Perfect for brunch gatherings or a special weekend breakfast that combines all the best morning flavors in one delicious package.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 18 pinwheels

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen puff pastry 2 sheets
  • 6 oz. bacon small diced
  • 8 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha or ketchup
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Jalapeno pepper jelly for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove puff pastry from freezer and allow to thaw on countertop for exactly 10 minutes, flipping sheets halfway through.
  • While pastry thaws, combine softened butter and minced garlic in small bowl, mashing together with fork until well incorporated. Set aside.
  • Heat medium skillet over moderate heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in pan.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour beaten eggs into same skillet with bacon fat. Season with salt and pepper. When eggs begin to set at edges, gently stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Cook until barely set but still slightly creamy. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
  • On clean work surface, unfold thawed pastry sheets and cut each into 4 equal rectangles, creating 8 pieces total.
  • Arrange pastry rectangles on prepared baking sheet. Spoon egg mixture in a line down center of each rectangle, leaving 1/2 inch border at ends. Sprinkle with crispy bacon, drizzle with sriracha or ketchup, and add 2 teaspoons more cheese on top.
  • Carefully roll each rectangle around filling, ending with seam side down. Using serrated knife, trim uneven ends, then cut each log into 3 equal pieces (approximately 1.5 inches each).
  • Position pinwheels cut-side down on baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Brush tops and sides with garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over pinwheels.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes until pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
  • Allow to cool 3-5 minutes before transferring to serving platter. Serve warm with jalapeno pepper jelly or condiment of choice.

Notes

  • For maximum flakiness, ensure all components of filling are room temperature or cooler before assembly - hot filling can melt the layers of butter in the pastry.
  • If preparing for a crowd, the recipe doubles easily - just use two baking sheets to avoid overcrowding.
  • For a flavor variation, try substituting smoked gouda or pepper jack for some or all of the cheddar cheese.
  • These reheat surprisingly well in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes if you have leftovers.
  • The pinwheels can be assembled up to the point of baking, then refrigerated for up to 8 hours before baking - perfect for preparing ahead for morning brunches.