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Beef Gravy Savory Pop Tarts: Southern Comfort Bites

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These Beef Gravy Savory Pop Tarts combine the heartiness of classic beef sausage gravy with a flaky pastry crust, creating a delightful handheld breakfast treat. Perfect for any time of day, they offer a unique twist on a beloved comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boxes Refrigerated Pie Crusts (containing two crusts each)
  • Homemade Pie Crust (Optional)
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Sausage
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1–2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (Optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • Pinch of Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tbsp Water or Milk for egg wash

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef Sausage Gravy: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook your ground beef sausage until fully browned. Drain excess grease, leaving a tablespoon or two in the pan.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, sprinkle all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage, and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in whole milk until smooth, continuing to whisk as the gravy simmers and thickens for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Season the gravy with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne or red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, unroll the refrigerated pie crusts and roll them out into roughly 10×12-inch rectangles. Cut each pie crust into 4 equal rectangles.
  7. Whisk the large egg with 1 tablespoon of water or milk to create the egg wash.
  8. Lay out half of your pastry rectangles on the prepared baking sheets. Spoon a generous tablespoon of the chilled beef sausage gravy onto the center of each bottom pastry rectangle, leaving about a 1/2-inch border.
  9. Brush the edges of each bottom pastry rectangle with the egg wash. Carefully place a second pastry rectangle over each filled bottom piece, aligning the edges.
  10. Using the tines of a fork, press around all four edges of each pop tart to seal them completely.
  11. Pierce the top of each pop tart a few times with a fork to create steam vents. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.
  12. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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Keywords: Ensure your beef sausage gravy is thick enough once cooled to prevent soggy pastry. Chill the gravy completely before assembling the pop tarts for best results.

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