Party Panache, Puff Pastry Mini Monte Cristos
There is a recipe on the December Paint Bucket that is very similar to one of my long time favorites,
Puff Pastry Bites from Ina Garten
She is one of my favorite chefs from the Food Network
I love her directness, she simply prepares food well
She doesn’t fuss over things or make complicated recipes
She uses quality ingredients and respects them
Puff pastry, good salami or ham, Gruyere cheese, a little mustard…
what’s not to love?
It goes together in minutes
It looks beautiful
And tastes like heaven!
recipe from Ina Garten
Puff Pastry Mini Croque Monsieurs
Ingredients
- 1 package 2 sheets, frozen puff pastry, defrosted
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 lb thin slices of quality salami or ham or a combination of both
- 6 ounces Gruyere cheese grated
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place a piece of parchment paper or silpat on a sheet pan.
- Lay one sheet of puff pastry on a floured board and lightly roll into a 10-inch square. Place it on the sheet pan and brush the pastry with all the mustard, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange the salami in overlapping layers on the mustard and sprinkle the grated cheese evenly on the salami, also avoiding the border. Brush the border with the egg wash.
- Lightly roll the second piece of puff pastry into a 10-inch square. Lay the pastry directly on top of the first square, lining up the edges. Use a fork to crimp and seal the edges. Brush the top with the egg wash, cut three large slits for steam to escape.
- Bake the pastry in the center of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes, cut in squares, and serve hot or warm. Makes about 24-30 squares.
So simple, so party friendly!
for another printable version click here
You might also want to try this festive Proscuitto & Pesto Puff Pastry Tree
Fa la la! ♬
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Jenna, I can always depend on you for yummy, mouth watering food. I do love puff pastry and this is the perfect small bite! Happy Thursday!
So easy! Thanks Pam!
Oh my! I want some of everything you make!!!! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
thanks Cindy!
Oh my, these look most delicious! The Barefoot Contessa is one of my favorite, too. I have made several of her recipes, and they are always good. In fact, yesterday I made her coffee cake blueberry muffins. Enjoy your day, Jenna!
ha, that is funny, great cooks think alike 🙂
So easy, so good….what’s not to like!
I have a love/hate relationship with puff pastry, It’s delicious, beautiful, but finicky to work with! I keep going back to it, so this looks like a good way to try-try again. My family would actually love it. thanks for reuniting me with PP.
Sorry you’ve had issues with PP, but this recipe is so easy, there’s no way to mess it up!
Yum – pinned!
My daughter is keeping the traditional meal menu this year for the family Christmas Eve dinner as she takes the torch, but I sure would love to see an appetizer evening in the future. She talked about changing things next year. These would be great.
Thanks Rita! We do appetizers only for our family Christmas Eve luncheon…I was thinking about setting one big table this year and doing a traditional sit down meal, but I don’t think I have the energy for that 🙂 I think I’ll just stick with making a few easy apps!
This looks so good, especially the Christmas tree! Puff pastry is one of my favorite ingredients stashed in my freezer!
thanks Dorothy!
Can this be any more easier and yet what a fabulous dish for a party! You are always my inspiration for so many different aspects of entertaining!
Oh good, thanks Nancy! 🙂
This looks terrific, Jenna. I’m looking for a good, easy hors d’oeuvre for our upcoming Corkies holiday gathering and this one might be it. I’m thinking if I made them at home right before the party and took them over, they could probably just go in the oven for five minutes to heat up. You think so? Timing suggestions?
Yes, I think that would work!
This sounds so much better with the puff pastry. 🙂
I love Ina Garden too Jenna, so easy to follow her. And, I love your mini puffs, they sound delicious!
Thank you Emily, this is a great quick app, always a hit!
This looks soooo YUMMY!! ❤️❤️❤️ I love this cheese! 🧀 It makes a delish fondue cheese too. 😊
Yes, very tasty Jill!! Happy weekend!
Delish Jenna, perfect party bites! You can’t beat puff pastry for ease of prep and the flaky layers! We love Ina’s recipes too ♥
Thanks Mary, dangerously easy 🙂
I love Ina, too, Jenna! Wouldn’t you love to hang out with her? Her recipes are always winners, and your puff pastry bites do her proud.
Thank you Kitty, I am going to make these for part of our Christmas Eve menu!
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Happy Holiday!
Looks DELISH! Wish I could taste one right now, haha.
They are on our Christmas Eve menu, so easy to make and the look elegant on a serving tray!