Croque Madame
A classic French sandwich topped with creamy béchamel, savory ham, and a golden sunny-side-up egg that makes for a delightful breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 1 slice of cheese (Gruyère or Emmental)
- 1 egg
- Butter
- Milk
- Flour
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Create the béchamel sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, mixing in flour to form a roux, then whisking in milk until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading butter on the bread, adding ham, and topping with cheese.
- Apply béchamel sauce on top and bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Fry the egg sunny-side up in a pan with butter.
- Final assembly: Place the fried egg on top of the sandwich and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish pairs well with mixed greens and a robust cup of coffee. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge but are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Find it online: https://www.thestationrecipes.com/croque-madame/