Croque Monsieur Puffs

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
French-inspired Croque Monsieur Puffs recipe
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup whole milk
6 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced ham
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs , large
3/4 cup about 2 3/4 ounces gruyere cheese , grated
1 tablespoon chives , freshly chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
300
Sugar
1g
Fat
23g
Croque Monsieur Puffs are a French-inspired pastry that takes inspiration from the classic Croque Monsieur sandwich. The puff pastry is filled with ham and gruyere cheese, making them a savory and cheesy treat. These puffs are great as a snack or as a part of a brunch spread.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400F.
2.In a saucepan, combine the water, milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3.Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the ham and flour to the saucepan. Stir vigorously until a paste forms and comes away from the sides of the saucepan.
4.Remove from heat and add the eggs, one at a time, stirring until fully incorporated.
5.Stir in the grated gruyere cheese and chives.
6.Using a pastry bag, pipe the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave about 1 inch of space between each puff.
7.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

PROS

Croque Monsieur Puffs are a fun and unique twist on the classic French sandwich.

They are crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside, making them a delicious savory pastry.

CONS

These puffs are high in fat and calories due to the cheese and butter in the recipe.

They are not suitable for those with a lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivity.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Croque Monsieur Puffs are not particularly healthy, they do contain some protein from the ham and cheese.
The chives in the recipe also provide vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants.

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