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Croque Madame Recipe

Easy Croque Madame Recipe

Discover the perfect Easy Croque Madame recipe! Indulge in this classic French dish with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices of white or sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp of unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard
  • 4 slices of ham
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Béchamel Sauce:
  1. In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, then slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
Assemble the sandwiches:
  1. Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each bread slice. Layer ham and Gruyère cheese between two slices of bread, with the mustard side in.
  2. Heat the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Preheat your broiler. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet, spoon the béchamel sauce over the top, then add a generous sprinkle of grated Gruyère. Broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  4. While the sandwiches are broiling, fry the eggs in a non-stick pan until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  5. Place a fried egg on top of each sandwich and serve immediately.