About
Puff-Pastry Croque Madame, the fanciest of breakfasts for the fanciest of people! But don't let that name fool you... this is a simple dish that takes you less than 30 minutes to whip up. Flaky, buttery puff pastries hold the joy that is your soon to be breakfast: melty cheese, salty ham, and a whole egg! What a masterpiece to bite into! There's not a single better way to start off your day than with Puff-Pastry Croque Madame!
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed to room temperature
- 1 whole egg, whisked in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of water
- kosher salt, to taste
- 8 slices Black Forest Ham
- 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 8 whole eggs
- ground black pepper, to taste
- chives, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -Roll out each puff pastry sheet into an equal square.
Step 3 -Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.
Step 4 -Lay each square evenly spaced apart on 2 large sheet pans lined with parchment paper.
Step 5 -Poke holes in the center of the puff pastry squares with a fork.
Step 6 -Brush the puff pastry squares with the egg wash and season with the salt.
Step 7 -Lay the ham on top of the puff pastry squares.
Step 8 -Sprinkle the cheese on top of the center of the ham leaving a space to crack the eggs into.
Step 9 -Place the squares in the oven and bake until the edges are beginning to puff, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 10 -Using the back of a spoon, press a slight divot into the center of the pastry squares.
Step 11 -Crack the eggs into the divots.
Step 12 -Season the eggs with the salt and the pepper.
Step 13 -Bake until the egg whites are set and the puff pastry is golden, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 14 -Garnish with the chives and serve.
