Croques Madam Recipe

Name: Croques Madam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 slice white bread, good-quality; butter, for spreading; 1 slice cooked ham; 2 ounces gruyere, grated; olive oil, for shallow frying; 1 egg; 1 head endive, separated into leaves; 1 ¼ cups olive oil; 7 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

1 slice white bread, good-quality
butter, for spreading
1 slice cooked ham
2 ounces gruyere, grated
olive oil, for shallow frying
1 egg
1 head endive, separated into leaves
1 ¼ cups olive oil
7 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1
First make the salad dressing.
2
Place the olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and freshly ground pepper into a blender and blend until all ingredients are mixed well together.
3
Preheat the broiler.
4
Toast a slice of white bread.
5
Spread the toasted bread with butter, sprinkle with half of the Gruyere cheese and top with a slice of cooked ham.
6
Sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere cheese then place under the broiler until the cheese is melted.
7
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small frying pan.
8
Add in the egg and fry until cooked to taste.
9
Place the fried egg on top of the toasted ham and cheese.
10
Serve at once, with endive tossed with the salad dressing.

791

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice white bread, good-quality, butter, for spreading, 1 slice cooked ham, 2 ounces gruyere, grated, and more.

Yes, Croques Madam 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.

Croques Madam

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