Croque-Madames
Croque-Madames are a classic French bistro sandwich made with ham, melted cheese, and creamy béchamel, topped with a perfectly cooked egg for a rich and indulgent meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- white sandwich bread
- unsalted butter
- Dijon mustard
- ham slices
- Gruyère cheese, grated
- unsalted butter (for béchamel)
- all-purpose flour
- milk
- salt
- black pepper
- nutmeg
- eggs
- extra grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook briefly to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened, then season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Lightly toast the bread slices.
- Spread butter and Dijon mustard on the bread.
- Layer ham and Gruyère cheese between slices to form sandwiches.
- Place on a baking sheet and spoon béchamel over the top.
- Sprinkle extra Gruyère cheese over each sandwich.
- Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cook eggs in a skillet to desired doneness.
- Top each sandwich with a cooked egg and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like brioche or pain de mie for best results.
- Substitute ham with turkey or mushrooms for variation.
- Prepare béchamel ahead and reheat gently before use.
- Toast bread first to prevent sogginess.
- Cook eggs fresh when serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/croque-madames/
