1. 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the breakfast sausage until browned and crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Don’t drain the fat – you want to keep that delicious flavor.

2. 2. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and stir well to absorb the fat. Cook for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in the whole milk, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir until the gravy has thickened, about 4-5 minutes.

3. 3. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the seasoned salt, black pepper, and optional herbs like fresh rosemary and dried sage. Set the flavorful sausage gravy aside while you prepare the other components.

4. 4. In a separate pan, scramble the 5 large eggs to your desired doneness. Once cooked, set the fluffy scrambled eggs aside, ready to be incorporated into your Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts.

5. 5. Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Cut in the vegetable shortening and cold butter until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.

6. 6. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, white vinegar, and cold water. Add this wet mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms. Divide the dough in half and set one portion aside for later use.

7. 7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the remaining dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a knife or a pastry cutter, cut the dough into 3×4-inch rectangles. You’ll need two rectangles per Savory Breakfast Pop-Tart.

8. 8. Place half of the dough rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the edges with the egg wash. Add a generous spoonful of the sausage gravy and scrambled eggs to the center of each rectangle.

9. 9. Cover the fillings with the remaining dough rectangles and use a fork to crimp the edges, sealing the Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts tightly.

10. 10. Brush the tops of the assembled Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts with the egg wash. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and your favorite seasoning blend.

11. 11. Bake the Savory Breakfast Pop-Tarts for 25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and irresistibly flaky. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.