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A golden-brown puff pastry topped with a perfectly cooked fried egg, melted cheese, and ham slices, garnished with fresh herbs, presented on a rustic wooden platter with a side of mixed greens.

Delicious Puff Pastry Croque Madame for Breakfast or Snack

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A decadent and easy-to-make puff pastry croque madame, combining flaky pastry, savory ham, melted cheese, and a perfectly fried egg on top.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
  • 4 slices ham
  • 1 cup grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a baking parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Spread Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry surface.
  3. Layer ham slices and grated cheese on half of the pastry, leaving a margin around the edges.
  4. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a rectangular shape and seal the edges.
  5. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden and flaky.
  6. While baking, fry eggs sunny-side-up in a non-stick pan with a little butter or oil.
  7. Remove the baked pastry, slice, and top each piece with a fried egg. Garnish with parsley and black pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry is well chilled before baking for maximum flakiness.
  • You can substitute Gruyere with Swiss or cheddar cheese.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free puff pastry or sheets.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Bake, Fry
  • Cuisine: French-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian option available

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 480 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg