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Puff Pastry Breakfast Tart with Bacon and Eggs

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 4 strips bacon, chopped into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • ¼ cup Fontina, Gruyere or Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons goat cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8-9 ounces puff pastry, or 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until it is mostly cooked but not crisp. Place the cooked bacon on paper towels to drain excess grease. Remove all but approximately 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet and lower the heat to medium-low.
  • Add the mushroom and shallots to the skillet and cook and stir until tender (about 5-7 minutes.)
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheeses, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll puff pastry into a 10 by 9-inch rectangle. Transfer to a parchment-lined cooking or baking sheet. Note: if using store-bought puff pastry unfold it before rolling it out.
  • Create a border by scoring the puff pastry with a knife an inch from the edges, being careful to not cut all the way through it. Dock the pastry by poking holes with a fork in the center area.
  • Beat 1 egg and water; brush over pastry edges. Refrigerate the pastry for 10 minutes.
  • Spread mushroom, shallot, and cheese mixture over the center of the pastry to within 1 inch of the edge. Top with bacon and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the pastry has puffed and is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and carefully crack the eggs over the tart leaving space between each egg. Bake until the eggs whites are set, about 4-6 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Cut into four slices and serve immediately.

Notes

1. Reduce the final baking time to around 3-4 minutes for runny yolks.  The egg whites should be set.
2. Leftovers can be reheated at 350°F for 10 minutes.  Note: egg yolks will be cooked through so no more runny yolks.
3. Customize your breakfast tart by adding other toppings like tomatoes, chives, or asparagus.
4.  You want the pastry cold but workable so defrost it in the refrigerator overnight.
5. If the butter gets too warm then you risk not getting those beautiful flaky layers. When in doubt place it back in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes before proceeding.
6. Docking allows steam to escape and prevents the bottom of the tart from puffing up so don't skip it.
7. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value is only for the tart and will vary based on the brand of puff pastry used.  It does not include the nutritional value of any additional garnishes or toppings. It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions.
8. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos there.