Stuffed Breakfast Torte
Recipe from
Smithfield
Colorful layers of sausage, cheese, eggs and vegetables baked inside a puff pastry crust.

Servings:
8
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients
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1/2 poundPaula Deen Breakfast Sausage, cooked, chopped and drained (can use bulk, links or patties)see savings

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3 tablespoonsbuttersee savings

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10large eggssee savings

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1 tablespoonfresh chives, choppedsee savings

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2 teaspoonsfresh tarragon, choppedsee savings

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Pinch of grated nutmegsee savings

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Salt and pepper to tastesee savings

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1.5 boxes(3 sheets) of puff pastry, chilledsee savings

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1 jarroasted red peppers, drained and driedsee savings

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1 boxfrozen spinach, thawed and all excess moisture pressed outsee savings

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1/2 poundof Swiss cheese, thinly slicedsee savings

For Egg Wash:
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1egg and 1 tablespoon water, beaten togethersee savings

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-1/2-inch spring form pan generously with non stick cooking spray. Roll out one sheet of the puff pastry to a 1/4-inch thick and cut out a 9-inch circle. Place this circle in the bottom of the spring form pan with the extra 1/2-inch going up the sides. Roll out the second piece of puff pastry to 1/4-inch thick and cut an 8-inch circle out. Set aside, this will be the "lid" of your torte.
2.
Roll out the remaining 2 sheets of puff pastry to a 1/4-inch thickness and cut rectangles out to wrap around the inside of the spring form pan leaving a 1-inch overhang at the top. Use water where puff pastry seams meet. Press the puff pastry against the pan for a smooth fit. Cover everything with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3.
For Eggs: In a medium skillet, melt butter over low heat. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, herbs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and gently stir the eggs around in the pan constantly. The eggs should be loosely scrambled since they will cook again in the torte. Slide the eggs onto a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Cool eggs completely before using.
4.
To Assemble the Torte: (Have egg wash on hand) Remove the pastry lined pan from the refrigerator. Layer the ingredients in this order, making sure to spread each layer to the edge of the spring form pan: 1. Half the eggs; 2. Half the spinach; 3. Half the cheese; 4. Half the sausage; 5. All the peppers; 6. Remaining sausage; 7. Remaining cheese; 8. Remaining spinach; 9. Remaining eggs.
5.
Fold the puff pastry overhang onto the ingredients. Brush with egg wash and then place the 8-inch circle or "lid" on top, gently pushing it down to seal the pastry along the sides. Cut a vent in the center using a small, sharp knife and cut other decorative lines in the top to create a design. Make sure to only cut halfway through the pastry. Brush torte with egg wash and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
6.
Place the torte on a baking tray. Brush again with the remaining egg wash. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and puffed up. Remove from the oven and allow to rest until room temperature. Do not eat the torte hot or it will fall apart.
7.
Remove from pan, slice and serve with a dipping mustard and a side salad.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a small mixed green salad.
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