Croque Madame
Traditional dish · French
A decadent variation of the Croque Monsieur, topped with a perfectly fried or poached egg, adding a rich, runny yolk that complements the savory ham and cheese.
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Ingredients
- Brioche bread slices4
- Cooked ham slices4
- Gruyère cheese, grated1 cup
- Butter2 tablespoons
- All-purpose flour2 tablespoons
- Milk1 cup
- Nutmeg, freshly gratedpinch
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Eggs2
Steps
- 1
Prepare the béchamel sauce as described in the Classic Croque Monsieur recipe.
- 2
Assemble the sandwiches: Spread béchamel on one side of each brioche slice. Top two slices with ham and Gruyère. Place the remaining slices on top, sauce-side down.
- 3
Top and broil: Spread remaining béchamel over the top slices and sprinkle with more Gruyère. Broil for 2-4 minutes until golden brown.
- 4
Fry the eggs: While the sandwiches broil, fry or poach two eggs to your liking (sunny-side up is traditional).
- 5
Serve: Place a broiled sandwich on a plate and carefully top with a fried egg. Serve immediately.
