Maple Laced Sausage Filled Breakfast Pastries – I make several versions of these breakfast pastries but, these maple laced sausage filled pastry appeal to those who enjoy the sweet and salty combination of maple syrup and sausage with your pancakes. They have a very simple preparation, and have the added bonus of being able to be made in advance for a low stress morning meal or brunch.
These simple pastries are rich and sweet due to the addition of maple syrup, but, they’re a nice treat for guests or a special breakfast celebration.
of maple syrup and mix until well blended. Use immediately, or chill overnight.
Serve with additional warm maple syrup for dipping.
Maple Laced Sausage filled Breakfast Pastries
Servings 18 -20 pastries
Ingredients
- 2 {8} count cans of big flaky biscuits [I used Grands! Big Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits]
- 1 {16 oz} pkg sage flavored sausage
- 1 {8 oz} cream cheese [light or regular]
- 5 Tbsp pure maple syrup plus add'l for dipping
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a stove top pan until completely cooked and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Add the cream cheese and cook just until the cheese is melted and mixed through.
- Stir in 5 Tbsp of maple syrup and mix until well blended. Use immediately, or chill overnight.
- When you're ready to prepare the pastries, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut each biscuit into two pieces through the middle and flatten each half into a 3 inch circle.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of the sausage mixture into the center and fold the dough over the filling. Crimp the edges with a pastry wheel or fork.
- Using a pastry brush, brush each pastry with the beaten egg wash and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Place into the oven and bake for 14-15 minutes or until golden.
- Serve with additional warm maple syrup for dipping.
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