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:
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