Cheat's Croque Madame
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
14 mins
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Cheat's Croque Madame
Description
Cheat's Croque Madame is created using buttered multiseeded bread slices grilled to golden crispness in a sandwich press or toaster. A mixture of Dijon mustard and maple syrup is spread on the unbuttered sides, lending a subtle tangy sweetness. Layers of grated Gruyère cheese and slices of ham are added in between, then topped with the remaining buttered bread slices before toasting.
While the sandwich cooks, eggs are fried gently in rapeseed oil until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny. Placing these eggs atop the toasted sandwiches adds richness and moisture, complementing the crunchy bread and melted cheese. The mustard-maple spread introduces a distinctive sweet and sharp contrast to the savory fillings.
Best served immediately upon assembly, the sandwich offers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors with the crisp bread, creamy melted cheese, and luscious egg. It works well as a quick lunch or light dinner with simple sides.
Ingredients
- 4 lices multi-seeded bread
- 40 g butter softened
- 2 tsp rapeseed oil
- 2 lices ham
- 3 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 80 - 100 g gruyere cheese grated
- 2 egg free range
Instructions
- Butter the bread and then place buttered side down.
- Mix the Dijon mustard and maple syrup together, then spread on 2 of the slices of bread (unbuttered side).
- Then add half the Gruyère to these 2 slices, followed by the ham slices and finish with the rest of the Gruyère.
- Close the sandwiches with the other 2 slices of bread (buttered side up).
- Pre-heat sandwich press/toaster and toast sandwiches until golden.
- Meanwhile heat 1 tsp of oil in small frying pan on a medium heat and fry 2 eggs until the whites are cooked and the yolk still runny.
- Once the sandwiches are toasted top with an egg and enjoy your Cheat's Croque Madame!
Notes
- Fry eggs over medium heat gently to avoid a brown or tough underside.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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