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Croque Madame
The Croque Madame is a classic French grilled ham and cheese sandwich made with a fried egg on top. Find out how to make one at home here.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 813 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter plus more for toasting
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk
- salt and pepper
- 1 dash ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 lices white bread I used an Italian loaf
- 6 lices deli ham
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 2 eggs
- chives for garnish optional
Instructions
- Make a roux: add the butter to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until melted. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Keep whisking until bubbles form in the mixture and cook for 2 more minutes after that. The roux should stay a pale yellow color.
- Make a bechamel sauce: Heat milk in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then add slowly to the roux while whisking. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Lower the heat and cook until thickened (2-3 more minutes). Add salt and pepper to taste, nutmeg, and parmesan cheese. Whisk to combine.
- Lay out 2 slices of bread. Top each with 3 slices of ham.
- Add a few tablespoons of the bechamel sauce to the top of the ham. Top with some of the Gruyere. Place the other two slices of bread on the top of each sandwich.
- Spread the outsides of each sandwich with butter. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the sandwiches for a few minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown.
- Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and top with a few tablespoons of bechamel and more Gruyere cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
- While the sandwiches are broiling, fry two eggs. Top each sandwich with an egg and chopped chives for garnish. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Serve any extra bechamel sauce on the side for dipping.
- Use high quality ham from the deli counter for the best taste.
- You can also add a bay leaf to the bechamel sauce when you add the milk for extra flavor. Remove before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
813kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
311mg
(104%)
Sodium
1901mg
(79%)
Potassium
651mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1256IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
773mg
(77%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 813
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 813kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 311mg | 104% |
| Sodium | 1901mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1256IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 773mg | 77% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.