Cheesy Puff Pastry Croque Madame
A delightful dish that combines flaky puff pastry with smoky Black Forest ham, melted Gruyère cheese, and creamy eggs for a comforting yet elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 8 whole eggs (fresh, room temperature preferred)
- 6 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 8 slices Black Forest ham, thinly sliced
- 1 whole egg (for wash), whisked with 1 teaspoon of water
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into 4 equal squares (8 total).
- Place squares on baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each for expansion.
- Press the center of each square to form a shallow well.
- Layer each with 1 slice of ham and a sprinkle of shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Crack an egg into the center of each pastry over the ham and cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Brush pastry edges with the egg wash.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and eggs are set but yolks remain runny.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped chives, and let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze unbaked pastries for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 350mg
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