Croque Madame

Serves 4
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 30 min
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This sandwich originates from the cafés and bars in France. It is a croque monsieur with the addition of a fried egg on top and is a terrific lunch or late night dinner option.

Ingredients

  • Ingredients

    • 8 slices country loaf
    • 4 tsp (20 mL) Dijon mustard
    • 4 oz (115 g) shaved deli ham
    • 1 cup (250 mL) grated Gruyère cheese
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, divided
    • 4 eggs
    • ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) each salt and freshly ground pepper

  • Béchamel Sauce

    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter, divided
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup (250 mL) milk
    • Pinch each salt, freshly ground pepper and nutmeg
    • ¼ cup (60 mL) grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  • Step 1
    In saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour. Cook for one minute. Slowly whisk in milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese until melted. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Spread 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the Béchamel Sauce on 4 slices of bread.
  • Step 3
    Top each with ¼ of the ham and 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the cheese.
  • Step 4
    Spread 1 tsp (5 mL) of Dijon mustard on 4 remaining slices of bread and close sandwiches.
  • Step 5
    Thinly spread butter 1 tbsp (15 mL) on outside of sandwiches. Fry sandwiches in skillet over medium heat, turning once, for 4 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Step 6
    Top each with 2 tbsp (30 mL) Béchamel Sauce and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of cheese. Broil on high until golden, for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Meanwhile, in same skillet, melt remaining butter. Crack eggs into pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until eggs are sunny side up for 3 minutes or to desired doneness. Top each sandwich with fried egg and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories579
Fat23 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate56 g
Fibre2 g
Sugars3 g
Protein33 g
Sodium826 mg