Croque Madame
Experience the delightful layers of buttery bread, savory ham, and melty Gruyère cheese, topped with a sunny-side-up egg in this comforting French classic.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 slice of ham
- 1 slice of cheese (Gruyère or Emmental)
- 1 egg
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Béchamel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Butter the bread by spreading butter on one side of each slice.
- Place one slice of bread butter-side down in a heated skillet over medium heat.
- Layer the slice of ham on top of the bread, followed by the cheese slice.
- Take the second slice of bread and place it on top, butter-side up.
- Cook the sandwich until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Fry an egg sunny-side up in a separate pan.
- Plate the sandwich and carefully place the fried egg on top.
- Drizzle with béchamel sauce if desired.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, ensure your skillet is well-heated before cooking the sandwich. Experiment with different cheeses and breads for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
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