Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Puff Pastry Croque Madame
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather all your ingredients and equipment.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into four squares. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, poking holes in the centers.
- Whisk together the egg wash and brush over pastry edges, sprinkling a pinch of kosher salt.
- Layer ham on each pastry square, leaving a circle in the center for the egg, and sprinkle with gruyere cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and create a divot in each croque madame. Crack an egg into each divot and season.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks are runny.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with chives before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Serve immediately for best results. Adjust baking times based on oven variations.
