Croque Madame

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    309 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    French

Croque Madame

Croque Madame - mustard and ham toasts topped with a cheesy bechamel sauce and a perfectly cooked poached egg. Breakfast heaven.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 lices white bread small
  • 4 lices ham good quality
  • ~1/2 cup (50g) cheddar cheese strong
  • 1 butter knob
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • ~1/2 cup (3.3 fl oz/100ml) milk semi skimmed
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 egg
  • nutmeg pinch
  • salt to season
  • black pepper to season

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to 180°C/350F/gas mark 4. Spread one side of each slice of bread generously with mustard then top 4 slices with a slice of ham and close to make a sandwich, place on a baking tray.
  2. Bring one large pot of salted water to the boil. To make the cheese sauce add a large knob of butter to a sauce pan under a medium/low heat. Once the butter has melted add the flour and mix to a thick paste. Cook down for 1 minute then gradually add the milk, stirring with a whisk constantly so there are no lumps. Add the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and add the cheese, stir until melted and the sauce it thick and smooth.
  3. Top each sandwich with white sauce then place under the grill until golden brown. Meanwhile to make the poached eggs, turn the boiling water down to the very lowest heat possible, you don't want the water to be simmering at all, if it does on the lowest heat turn it off. Crack the eggs one at a time into ramekins and slowly pour the eggs into the water. Poach for about 2-5 minutes depending on how runny you want your egg. Remove with a slotted spoon and dry off on kitchen paper before topping each sandwich with a poached egg, season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Please note all imperial measurements are an approximate.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 309kcal (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 309kcal 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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