Croque-madame Recipe

Croque-madame is a French classic dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch or any morning when you want something indulgent and flavorful. It is essentially a ham and cheese sandwich that is topped with a fried egg. The sandwich is traditionally made with Gruyere cheese and a béchamel sauce that adds a creamy texture.

Croque-madame Recipe

In this post, we'll share an authentic Croque-madame recipe that serves 4 people and is easy to make. With its combination of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, it's a great way to start your day. So let's get started!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Cuisine French

Servings 4 people

Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

• Frying Pan
• Oven
• Baking Sheet
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Spatula

Ingredients

  

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• 8 slices Bread
• 8 slices Ham
• 4 slices Gruyere Cheese
• 4 Eggs
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Milk
• Salt To Taste
• Pepper To Taste

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Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour and milk together.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Pour the flour and milk mixture into the saucepan and whisk until the mixture thickens into a bechamel sauce.
• Season the bechamel sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.
• Spread a layer of bechamel sauce on each slice of bread.
• Add one slice of ham and one slice of cheese on each slice of bread.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• While the sandwiches are baking, fry the eggs in a frying pan until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
• Place one fried egg on top of each sandwich.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

There you have it, an authentic Croque-madame recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a delicious and indulgent breakfast. With its combination of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, it's a great way to start your day. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25recipeCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 285mgSodium: 1100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Keyword african bread, breakfast, cheese sticks, Croque-madame, eggs

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