Croque Madame - French-Style Toasted Ham And Cheese Topped With A Fried Egg Recipe

Name: Croque Madame - French-Style Toasted Ham And Cheese Topped With A Fried Egg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bechamel Sauce; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup grated parmesan (or tasty cheese); 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; salt and pepper to taste; Sandwiches; 8 slices white bread; 3 tablespoons butter; 8 slices ham; 1 cup grated cheese (I use gruyere); 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

Bechamel Sauce
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan (or tasty cheese)
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Sandwiches
8 slices white bread
3 tablespoons butter
8 slices ham
1 cup grated cheese (I use gruyere)
4 eggs
1 tablespoon butter

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You can make the Bechamel Sauce either on the stove top, or in the microwave. The method is very similar. On the stove top, heat the butter in a saucepan over a gentle heat until just melted. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon. Add the milk in three lots, stirring continuously, until well incorporated. Keep stirring while cooking over the heat until the sauce is thickened and smooth. If it misbehaves, just whisk it with a wire whisk until smooth - it should finish thick and silky. Add the parmesan and stir to combine. Yum. Leave to cool. (Left over Bechamel Sauce can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days). Preheat oven to 200?C (400?F) and get out an oven tray.
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Butter one side of each piece of bread. Lay 4 pieces butter-side down on baking tray. Spread each piece with 2 tablespoons of Bechamel Sauce and 2 pieces of ham. Top with remaining bread, butter side up, and spread with 1 more tablespoon of Bechamel Sauce each. Sprinkle with gruyere cheese and pop in the oven until golden and bubbling, about 15 minutes. While the toasts are cooking, heat remaining butter in a frypan and fry eggs over medium heat until cooked through, but still with a runny yolk. Remove toasts from oven and top one with a fried egg. Serve as-is for breakfast, or accompanied with a dash of dijon mustard and a small green salad and a glass of red wine for lunch or dinner. Serves 4 for breakfast - or two for dinner.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bechamel Sauce, 1 tablespoon butter, softened, 2 tablespoons plain flour, 1 1/4 cups milk, and more.

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

Croque Madame - French-Style Toasted Ham And Cheese Topped With A Fried Egg

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