Mushroom and Ham Puff Pastry There are some recipes that everyone loves from the first bite. This mushroom and ham puff pastry is one of them. A golden, crispy pastry encasing a melting heart of pan-fried mushrooms, smoked ham, and runny cheese… Just thinking about it makes your mouth water.
This is the kind of simple, generous, and convivial dish that we love to prepare in any season. Ideal for a quick dinner, a weekend brunch, or even as a starter for a more festive meal. And the best part? It’s just as good hot as it is warm, served with a green salad or a vegetable soup.
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Ingredients for 4 people
For the filling:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion or 1 shallot, finely chopped
500g button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
150g smoked ham (or smoked bacon), diced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
360 ml of warm milk (whole or semi-skimmed)
50 g grated cheese (Emmental, Comté, Gruyère or Parmesan)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt, freshly ground black pepper
A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
For assembly:
1 roll of all-butter puff pastry (300 to 350 g)
1 egg yolk + 1 tsp water for the egg wash
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