Puff Pastry Croque Madame Recipe
Puff Pastry Croque Madame is a delightful twist on the classic French sandwich, featuring layers of ham, Gruyere cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg, all nestled in a buttery puff pastry crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 2 sheets Puff Pastry, thawed to room temperature
Egg Wash:
- 1 whole Egg, whisked with a teaspoon of water
Filling:
- 6 ounces Gruyere Cheese, shredded
- 8 slices Black Forest Ham
- 8 whole Eggs
- Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper, for seasoning
- Chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare puff pastry: Roll out each puff pastry sheet into an equal square, cut into 4 squares, poke holes, brush with egg wash, season with salt.
- Layer ingredients: Lay ham on pastry, sprinkle cheese, create a well for egg. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Add eggs: Press a divot, crack eggs into wells, season, bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with chives, serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a drizzle of truffle oil before serving.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Swiss or Emmental for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 245mg
Keywords: Croque Madame, Puff Pastry, Breakfast, Brunch, French, Ham and Cheese, Egg
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