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Classic Croque Madame
25 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
2Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
650 kcalCalories
35 gProtein
40 gCarbs
40 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

BrunchFrench CuisineSandwiches

Classic Croque Madame

Traditional dish · French

A classic French grilled ham and cheese sandwich, elevated with a creamy béchamel sauce and topped with a fried egg. A decadent and satisfying dish perfect for brunch or a light meal.

Ingredients

Servings2
  • Brioche bread4 slices
  • Cooked ham4 slices
  • Gruyère cheese100g, grated
  • Butter30g
  • All-purpose flour30g
  • Milk250ml
  • Nutmegpinch
  • Eggs2
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste

Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the béchamel sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

  2. 2

    Toast the brioche slices lightly.

  3. 3

    Assemble the sandwich: Spread a thin layer of béchamel on one side of each brioche slice. Top two slices with ham, then a generous amount of grated Gruyère cheese. Cover with the other two brioche slices, béchamel-side down.

  4. 4

    Grill the sandwiches: Heat a lightly buttered pan or griddle over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.

  5. 5

    Fry the eggs: While the sandwiches are grilling, fry the eggs sunny-side up or to your preference.

  6. 6

    Serve: Place the grilled sandwiches on plates. Top each sandwich with a fried egg. Drizzle with a little extra béchamel sauce if desired.

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