Mushroom and ham puff pastry — one of those recipes everyone loves from the very first bite. A golden, crispy pastry wrapped around a creamy filling of sautéed mushrooms, smoked ham, and melted cheese… Just thinking about it is enough to make your mouth water.

It’s a simple, generous, crowd-pleasing dish that can be prepared any time of year. Perfect for a quick dinner, a weekend brunch, or even as a festive starter. Best of all? It’s delicious hot or warm, served with a green salad or a velvety vegetable soup.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the filling:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion or 1 shallot, finely chopped

• 500 g mushrooms, trimmed and sliced

• 150 g smoked ham (or smoked bacon), diced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp flour

• 360 ml hot milk (whole or semi-skimmed)

• 50 g grated cheese (emmental, comté, gruyère, or parmesan)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

For the pastry:

• 1 sheet puff pastry (300–350 g)

• 1 egg yolk + 1 tsp water (for brushing)

Preparation