Croque Madame
Croque Monsier's hot wife 🔥 A hot ham and cheese sandwich.....but done the French way!
Ingredients
Béchamel Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 ½ cup milk warmed
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- Salt to taste
- ⅛ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
Croque Madame
- 8 slices thick brioche bread
- 2 tbsp chives + more for topping
- 8 oz shredded gruyère freshly grated, + more to taste
- 4 oz parmesan freshly grated, to taste
- 8 slices ham
Eggs
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
Bechamel Sauce
- Melt 2 tbsp of butter and add the flour. Cook it together for about 4-5 minutes on medium low to cook out the flavor of the flour.
- Whisk in your warmed up milk slowly and let it thicken, about 5 minutes on medium low. It should coat the back of a spoon.
- Add in pepper, chives, salt, nutmeg & dijon.
Croque Madame
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 400℉.
- Lay 4 pieces of brioche bread on the parchment paper. Spread béchamel the top of each piece. Add some chopped chives, a good amount of shredded gruyère, (measure with your heart) and then 2 slices of ham on each one. Add another slice of bread and add more bechamel. Finish off with more shredded Gruyère and grated parmesan to the top of the sandwich. (see video)
- Add remaining cheese on top of the sandwiches and bake at 400℉ for 10-15 minutes and then broil 1-2 more minutes or until cheese is golden.
- Strain your eggs, and fry in a preheated pan 1 tbsp butter. Top your Croque Madame with your fried egg and some more chives and that is it!
Nutrition
Calories: 959kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 53g, Fat: 65g, Saturated Fat: 36g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 351mg, Sodium: 1925mg, Potassium: 413mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1954IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 1083mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.