Croque Madame is a French classic for a reason. It's the ultimate ham and cheese sandwich topped with bechamel and a soft fried egg. What's not to love?
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine French
Keyword Croque madame, easy recipe, Sandwich
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 5minutes
Total Time 15minutes
Servings 4
Calories 465kcal
Author Alida Ryder
Ingredients
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
1-1.5cupsmilk
1teaspoonDijon mustard
salt and white pepper to taste
8slicesbreadtoasted
12sliceshamI used Gypsy ham
2cupsgrated Gruyere cheese
4eggsfried to your preference
Instructions
Pre-heat the grill of the oven.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter then whisk in the flour to make a roux.
Slowly pour in the milk while continuously whisking to create a smooth, rich sauce.
Turn down the heat and allow to cook gently, whilst stirring, until the sauce is cooked through.
Add the mustard and season to taste.
Assemble the sandwiches by dividing the ham and cheese between 4 slices. Place in the oven, allowing the cheese to melt then top with the remaining slices of bread and a generous spoonful of bechamel sauce before returning to the oven.
Allow to grill until golden brown then remove from the oven and top with the fried eggs.