Patties are a Caribbean staple, they are usually stuffed with beef or chicken. But these cheesy baked breakfast patties are different and delicious.
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Patties are everyone’s favorite snack in the Caribbean. Some are deep fried and some are baked. Usually they are filled with chicken, beef, saltfish or veggies whereas these contain eggs, ham and cheese. These patties aren’t like the traditional ones but they are just as bomb. I want you guys to try these delicious Cheesy Baked Breakfast Patties.
In addition to being tasty, patties are relatively easy to make. Once you have a great dough, you are bond to have a great patty. The dough has to be very close to perfect in order for the recipe to come out successful. I believe I’ve got a pretty good dough.
Obviously, I would say that my dough is pretty good because I’m writing the recipe. But truly it is and you will believe me too once you have tried it.
I never thought of patties being part of my breakfast but now it is. I really enjoyed putting together this recipe because of its taste and the twist on the traditional recipe. The inspiration behind this recipe came from a post I saw about breakfast empanadas.
Patties vs. Empanadas
Clearly empanadas and patties are very much similar. Although they are similar, they are prepared differently and come from two different backgrounds.
First distinction is the fact that empanadas are widely known throughout Latin America. Whereas patties originate from the West Indies and are popular on most English speaking islands.
I’ve never tried empanadas but I know they have to be delicious. Definitely will be trying one of them one of these days.
I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Now, let’s get into it.
Cheesy Baked Breakfast Patties
Ingredients
Patties dough:
- 2 cups All-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 cup Water room temperature
- 2 tbsp Butter softened
- 1 tbsp Vegetable shortening
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 2 & 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Filling:
- 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese
- 4-6 strips Bacon diced
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 medium Bell pepper diced
- 1/2 medium Red onion diced
- 2 medium Eggs
Instructions
Making the dough:
- Mix the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder together then incorporate the butter and shortening.
- Once the butter and shortening are incorporated into the flour, gradually pour in the water.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface and then let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes.
Making the filling:
- Beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter and cook the veggies for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan afterwards.
- Cook the eggs and scramble them.
- Once the eggs are cooked, remove from the pan.
- Cook the bacon and then remove from the pan once it's cooked, drain on a plate with paper towel.
Making the patties:
- Preheat your oven once again to 350°F/180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Shape the dough into a log and cut 4 pieces.
- Roll each piece with a rolling pin, making sure not to roll them out too thin.
- Fill the dough at the center with egg, bacon and cheese
- Taking one piece at a time, use one edge to fold it over and press the edges together.
- Repeat with each dough then place on the baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes.
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