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Croque Madame Recipe

If you are looking to make the ultimate ham and cheese sandwich, then look no further than this amazing French Croque Madame Recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 1089 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: French

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

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  1. Preheat the broiler to low heat.
  2. Add 2 teaspoons of the butter to a very large pan over medium-low heat until melted.
  3. Add 2 slices of bread to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted and lightly browned.
  4. Put 2 more teaspoons of butter into the pan and flip the bread over to cook on the other side.
  5. On two of the pieces of toasted bread add 2 teaspoons of mustard to each spreading it around to cover.
  6. 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.
  7. Place under the broiler on low heat on the middle rack for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned.
  8. In the meantime, fry the eggs to the desired internal temperature.
  9. Top the sandwich with the fried egg and slice the sandwich and garnish optionally with chopped parsley.
  10. Repeat the process to make the other 5 sandwiches.

Notes

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  • 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

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

% 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.