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A French classic sandwich that is scrumptious for a brunch but can also be just as good for a light, quick-to-make supper.

Croque Madame Recipe

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Croque Madame - a classic French sandwich topped with béchamel sauce, Gruyere cheese and fried egg, that is scrumptious for a brunch but can also be just as good for a light, quick-to-make supper.
Servings: 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Bechamel Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper (adjust to taste)
  • teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese grated

Main Ingredients

  • 8 slices white bread (I used Texas bread)
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 ounces Deli ham thinly sliced
  • 2 pcs eggs (large)
  • Ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter (for toasting the bread)

Instructions:

For Bechamel Sauce:

  • In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until lightly golden.
  • Add milk and salt and whisk constantly until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir into the sauce the nutmeg and half the cheese.

Prepare the Sandwich:

  • Preheat the broiler with the rack in the top position. Lay the slices of bread on a baking sheet. Divide the Dijon between 2 slices and top with ham.
  • Put the bechamel sauce between the 2 bread slices and top with cheese. Close the sandwiches.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches and cook both sides until bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Return sandwiches to the baking sheet, top with remaining bechamel, and place under the broiler until bubbly ( about 1-2 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Fry eggs, sunny side up, for about 2 minutes or until cook.
  • Top sandwiches with fried egg, season with black pepper, and serve immediately.

Notes:

1.) Try to choose good quality white bread loaf that is strong enough to hold the weight of the melted cheese.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Calcium: 533mg | Iron: 2mg

Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
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