Croque Madame
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This croque madame is the perfect combination of bechamel cheese sauce, Canadian bacon and Swiss cheese stuffed between two slices of crusty bread and topped with a fried egg. Perfect for breakfast or dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese divided
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
- 4 thick slices bread
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 8 slices Canadian bacon
- 2 large eggs fried
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Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner and set aside.
- In a 12-inch skillet add butter and melt over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted whisk in the flour and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and free of flour clumps.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and keep whisking until smooth and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, ground pepper, and nutmeg.
- Lay out 4 slices of bread, spreading each slice with equal amounts of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of Swiss cheese sauce.
- On two slices of the bread, top with four slices of Canadian bacon and two tablespoons of shredded Swiss cheese, each.
- Place the Canadian bacon and cheese topped slices to your prepared baking pan. Place under the broiler until the cheese is melted, browned and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with the remaining slice of bread, cheese sauce side down. Top each sandwich with equal parts Swiss cheese sauce and remaining shredded Swiss cheese.
- Place back under the broiler and cook until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- When sandwich is fully cooked top with egg and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
782kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
31g
(155%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
368mg
(123%)
Sodium
1707mg
(71%)
Potassium
729mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1651IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
689mg
(69%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 782 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 782kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 368mg | 123% |
| Sodium | 1707mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1651IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 689mg | 69% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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