Croque Madame Crostini Recipe

Name: Croque Madame Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 Stick unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon All purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 Sprig each, thyme and tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste; 4 Slices sourdough bread; 4 Slices canadian bacon; 8 eggs; 4 tablespoons Clarified butter, bacon fat or olive oil; 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated and divided into fourths

Servings: persons

1
Preheat broiler
2
Melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, but don't let it turn brown. Add the milk and herbs and cook, stirring from time to time, about 10 minutes. Fish out the herb sprigs and transfer to a bowl to cool.
3
Top each slice of bread with a slice of canadian bacon. Mix together 1/4 of the Gruyere cheese and the bechamel sauce. Taste for seasoning. Spread a little of the sauce on top of the bacon and repeat with the other slices of bread.
4
Heat two large cast iron or nonstick skillets and crack 4 eggs into each skillet. While the eggs cook, place the crostini under the broiler and broil until the top becomes golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the eggs with salt and top each crostini with 2 fried eggs. Enjoy!

937

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 Stick unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon All purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 Sprig each, thyme and tarragon, and more.

Yes, Croque Madame Crostini falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Croque Madame Crostini

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