This Savory Puff Pastry filled with ham, cheese, and creamy béchamel sauce is the ultimate comfort food, combining flaky, buttery layers with a rich, savory filling. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner, this recipe offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that are sure to impress.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich and Creamy: The béchamel sauce adds a luxurious, creamy layer to the filling.
- Flaky Puff Pastry: Store-bought or homemade, the puff pastry bakes up golden and crisp, providing the perfect contrast to the soft filling.
- Perfect for Any Meal: This versatile dish works for breakfast, brunch, or even a snack when cut into smaller portions.
- Easy and Impressive: Despite its elegant appearance, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make, using store-bought puff pastry for convenience.
Ingredients: What You’ll Need
- For the Puff Pastry:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade), thawed if frozen
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- For the Béchamel Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional, for a classic French touch)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Filling:
- 6 slices of ham (cooked, thinly sliced)
- 1 cup grated cheese (such as Gruyère, Swiss, or Cheddar)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)