Croque Madame
Indulge in the delightful richness of croque madame, a classic French dish featuring ham and cheese topped with a perfectly fried egg.
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Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 2 slices of brioche or crusty bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- 1 cup of milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in the milk, whisking until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper, then cook until thickened.
- Spread the sauce on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer ham and cheese between the slices, sauce side inwards.
- Heat a skillet and toast the sandwich on both sides until golden.
- Transfer to the oven to melt the cheese, about 5 minutes.
- Fry an egg in the same skillet to your desired doneness.
- Top the sandwich with the fried egg and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 1g