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Puff Pastry Croque Madame

Puff Pastry Croque Madame: A Decadent Breakfast Delight

Puff Pastry Croque Madame is a delightful breakfast option featuring flaky pastry, savory ham, melty Gruyère cheese, and a fried egg.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry thawed
For the Filling
  • 4 slices Good-quality Ham or substitute with turkey or vegetarian ham
  • 4 ounces Gruyère Cheese or use Emmental or mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard can be replaced with yellow mustard or omitted
For the Topping
  • 2 large Eggs can use medium or small eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for brushing and frying; olive oil can be used as a lighter alternative
Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • optional Fresh Herbs such as chives or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Pastry Brush
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into two equally sized rectangles (about 6 by 10 inches).
  3. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over one half of each pastry rectangle, leaving a border around the edges.
  4. Layer a slice of ham and a portion of Gruyère cheese on top of the mustard, then fold the pastry over to create a pocket.
  5. Seal the edges firmly and crimp with a fork.
  6. Brush the tops with melted butter.
  7. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffy.
  8. Fry the eggs in a skillet until the whites are set and yolks remain runny, about 3-4 minutes.
  9. Top each pastry with a fried egg, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the pastry edges are sealed tightly to prevent leaking. Handle the pastry gently to maintain flakiness.

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