Description
Croque Madame is a classic French brunch dish featuring a deliciously cheesy ham and béchamel sauce sandwich, topped with a perfectly fried egg. It’s a rich and indulgent breakfast that pairs beautifully with fresh greens or a light salad.
Ingredients
– 4 slices of white bread
– 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
– 4 slices of ham
– 4 slices of Swiss cheese (or Gruyère)
– 2 eggs
– 1 tablespoon of butter
– 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 cup of béchamel sauce (or store-bought)
– 1 tablespoon of butter (for frying)
– Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Spread Dijon mustard on two slices of bread.
3. Layer ham and cheese on the mustard-coated bread slices.
4. Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
5. In a pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
6. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
7. While the sandwiches are cooking, prepare the béchamel sauce in a separate pan.
8. Once the sandwiches are cooked, spread béchamel sauce generously on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
9. Transfer the sandwiches to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. In another pan, fry the eggs sunny-side-up.
11. Remove the sandwiches from the oven and place one fried egg on top of each sandwich.
12. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
– If you prefer, you can use whole-grain or sourdough bread for a different flavor.
– For a more indulgent version, add a bit of truffle oil to the béchamel sauce.
– The sandwich can also be served without the egg for a lighter alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 260mg