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Golden-brown puff pastry topped with creamy béchamel, crispy ham, melted cheese, and a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg, arranged artfully on a rustic white plate with soft natural light highlighting textures

Decadent Puff Pastry Croque Madame

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A flaky puff pastry filled with ham and cheese, topped with béchamel sauce and a sunny-side-up egg, baked to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 slices ham
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • 1 egg (for egg topping)
  • 1/2 cup béchamel sauce
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares.
  3. Place a slice of ham and cheese on each square.
  4. Fold or layer pastry as desired; brush with egg wash.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Warm béchamel sauce and spoon over baked pastries.
  7. Cook eggs sunny-side-up and top each pastry.
  8. Serve immediately garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry is thoroughly thawed for best puffiness.
  • Use good-quality cheese for maximum flavor.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your oven.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Baking, assembling
  • Cuisine: French-inspired
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pastry with egg
  • Calories: 420 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg
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