bacon and egg galettes
These savory bacon and egg galettes are a delightful and easy brunch or breakfast option. Crispy bacon and a perfectly cooked egg are encased in a flaky pastry for a satisfying meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 eggs
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 0.5 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 1 egg yolk beaten, for wash
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Cut it into four equal squares.
- Score a border about 0.5 inch from the edge of each puff pastry square. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese within the scored border of each pastry square.0.25 lb bacon
- Top the cheese with the crumbled cooked bacon.0.25 lb bacon
- Gently crack one egg into the center of each pastry square, on top of the bacon and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.0.25 lb bacon
- Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg yolk for a golden finish.0.25 lb bacon
- Carefully transfer the galettes to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny. Adjust baking time as needed to achieve your desired egg yolk consistency.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a heartier galette, you can add a layer of caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms beneath the cheese and bacon. Ensure the egg yolk remains slightly runny for the best experience.