Egg, Ham, and Spinach En Croute

I’ve  been chowing on this En Croute I made for @studio5ksl today. It’s my mom’s recipe and my favorite holiday brunch item.   2 eggs 1 TB Mustard 2 tsp lemon juice 1 pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1 cup chopped ham 1 C shredded Swiss cheese 1 sheet puff pastry In large bowl, beat 2 eggs well. Set aside 2 t. Blend in mustard and lemon juice. Stir in remaining ingredients until well combined. On lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 15 x 9 inch rectangle. Brush lightly with some of the reserved beaten eggs. Spoon egg/spinach mixture down center of pastry. Fold both sides over to cover. Pinch to seal edges and ends of pastry. Place seam side down on lightly greased baking sheet. Brush top and sides with remaining beaten eggs. Cut 5 diagonal slashes in top. Bake at 425 until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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Easy Croque Madam

Did any of you see my easy Croque Madam on Fox? It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! INGREDIENTS: Prepared hollandaise sauce (Trader Joes) Gruyere or Swiss cheese, grated Brioche or Challah bread, toasted Ham, thinly sliced Eggs S&P METHOD: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook poached or sunny side up eggs. Set aside. Place toast on a work surface and spread each piece with sauce. Cover sauce with cheese, a slice of ham. Top each sandwich with another piece of toast. Spread each sandwich with more sauce and sprinkle evenly with remaining grated cheese. Place sandwiches on prepared baking sheet, and bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add fried or poached egg on top of sandwich. Transfer baking sheet to broiler and broil until golden brown and bubbly. ETC. Making eggs for a crowd? Cook eggs (slightly undercooked) and put on cookie sheet. Before serving warm through and serve.

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