Croque Madame Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
1089 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
French
Croque Madame Recipe
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If you are looking to make the ultimate ham and cheese sandwich, then look no further than this amazing French Croque Madame Recipe.
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Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 lices of artisan bread
- 6 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 2 pounds sliced ham
- bechamel recipe
- 4 cups shredded Comte cheese
- 6 fried eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to low heat.
- Add 2 teaspoons of the butter to a very large pan over medium-low heat until melted.
- Add 2 slices of bread to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted and lightly browned.
- Put 2 more teaspoons of butter into the pan and flip the bread over to cook on the other side.
- On two of the pieces of toasted bread add 2 teaspoons of mustard to each spreading it around to cover.
- Add 4-6 ounces of ham to the top of the toast with mustard and then evenly spread/layer on as follows: 4 ounces of bechamel, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, a slice of toasted bread, and finally a ¼ cup of shredded cheese.
- Place under the broiler on low heat on the middle rack for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned.
- In the meantime, fry the eggs to the desired internal temperature.
- Top the sandwich with the fried egg and slice the sandwich and garnish optionally with chopped parsley.
- Repeat the process to make the other 5 sandwiches.
Notes
- Chef notes:
- Make-Ahead: This sandwich is meant to be eaten as soon as it is done.
- How to Store: Cover and place in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This sandwich will not freeze well.
- How to Reheat: Place the sandwich on a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until hot. You can also reheat in the microwave until warm.
- Other cheeses you can use are swiss, Emmental, Jarlsberg, Beaufort, or raclette.
- You do not need to use mustard, but it does add some great flavors.
- Some other great breads to use are sourdough, white, or a boule.
- Another variation you can do is swap out the ham with cooked and sliced chicken breasts.
- I like to serve up the Croque madame with extra mustard and sliced pickles.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1089kcal
(54%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
71g
(142%)
Fat
76g
(117%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Cholesterol
394mg
(131%)
Sodium
2616mg
(109%)
Potassium
687mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1549IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1015mg
(102%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1089 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1089kcal | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 71g | 142% |
| Fat | 76g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 394mg | 131% |
| Sodium | 2616mg | 109% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1549IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1015mg | 102% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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