Croque Madame Recipe

Name: Croque Madame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons minced onion; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; Kosher Salt; Freshly ground white pepper; Pinch of nutmeg, optional; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 12 slices thick-cut white bread; 6 to 9 ounces sliced Gruyere (12 thin slices); 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced ham; 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter; 6 large eggs

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
Kosher Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
Pinch of nutmeg, optional
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
12 slices thick-cut white bread
6 to 9 ounces sliced Gruyere (12 thin slices)
1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced ham
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter
6 large eggs

1
For the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a small pot.
2
Add the onion and cook over low heat to sweat them.
3
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Slowly stir in the milk and bring to a simmer.
5
Cook until smooth and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes, and then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, if using.
6
For the sandwich: Heat the oven to high broil.
7
Build each sandwich as follows: Spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard on a piece of bread; top with 1 slice of Gruyere, 4 ounces ham, another slice of Gruyere and then a piece of bread.
8
Melt half the butter in a large skillet.
9
Add the sandwiches and toast to a golden brown.
10
Flip and brown on the second side.
11
Remove the sandwiches from the pan and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
12
Spoon 1/3 cup of the bechamel sauce over the top of each sandwich.
13
Broil the sandwiches to brulee the bechamel.
14
Meanwhile, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet and cook the eggs over-easy.
15
Remove the sandwiches from the broiler and top with the over-easy eggs.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons minced onion, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Croque Madame falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Croque Madame

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