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Puff Pastry Croque Madame

Puff Pastry Croque Madame: Elevate Your Christmas Breakfast

Easy Puff Pastry Croque Madame combines layers of savory ham, rich Gruyère cheese, and baked eggs for a festive breakfast that delights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 pack Puff Pastry store-bought helps save time
For the Filling
  • 4 slices Ham or substitute with turkey or prosciutto
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese or Swiss cheese can be used
For the Topping
  • 4 large Eggs baked eggs provide luxurious finish
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt adjust amount if using regular salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper optional for milder taste
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Chives chopped fresh

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • fork
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out puff pastry and cut into four squares. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Poke holes in each pastry square with a fork and brush edges with egg wash. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
  4. Layer ham slices over each square and sprinkle with gruyère cheese, leaving space for the eggs.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  6. Create a divot in the center of each pastry for the egg, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Crack an egg into each divot and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until egg whites are set.
  8. Garnish with chopped chives before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served warm. For variations, consider using different cheeses or adding sautéed vegetables.

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