Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Turnover

Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Turnover recipe videos

A Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Turnover is a savory, handheld pastry, typically made by folding a flaky dough or puff pastry over a filling of cooked sausage, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese. It is a popular breakfast or brunch item, especially in American diners and bakeries, offering a convenient and hearty meal on the go.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in both fat and protein due to the sausage, cheese, and eggs, with a significant amount of carbohydrates from the pastry crust. It provides key nutrients like protein for muscle maintenance, calcium from the cheese, and B vitamins from the eggs and meat, with a single serving often ranging from 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	340 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	26 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	720 mg
Cholesterol	65 mg
Saturated Fat	8 g
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 turnover (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The turnover format is a versatile culinary concept found worldwide, from British pasties to Latin American empanadas, making this a distinctly American breakfast adaptation. Nutritionally, it combines all three major macronutrients into one portable item, which is why it's so effective at providing sustained energy for a busy morning.