Family Breakfast Tart (Printable Version)
A buttery puff pastry shell topped with seasoned eggs, bacon, tomatoes, spinach, and cheddar—perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
# What You Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (10 x 14 inches)
→ Filling
02 - 6 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
05 - 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around the edges with a sharp knife, without cutting all the way through. Prick the center with a fork.
03 - Bake the pastry for 10 minutes, until slightly puffed and pale golden. Remove from oven and gently press down the center if it has risen.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
05 - Sprinkle the grated cheddar evenly over the center of the pastry, staying within the border. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese. Top with chopped bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, spinach, and green onions.
06 - Return the tart to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the eggs are just set and the pastry is golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chives. Slice and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the kind of dish that makes people feel loved without you having to say anything
- The puff pastry creates that flaky, buttery magic that feels fancy but takes almost no effort
- You can prep everything the night before and bake it while everyone yawns at the table
02 -
- Really press that fork into the pastry center, otherwise itll puff up too much under the filling
- Letting the tart rest those 5 minutes before cutting is crucial, or the egg mixture runs everywhere
03 -
- Dont skip the border scoring, it creates that beautiful raised edge that holds everything in
- If your cherry tomatoes are large, quarter them instead of halving