Croque Madame

Croque Madame is a classic French sandwich that combines rich, creamy béchamel sauce, melted Gruyére cheese, and smoky ham, all topped with a fried egg. This indulgent and delicious dish is perfect for brunch or a luxurious breakfast.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Brunch, Main Course

Cuisine French

Servings sandwich

Calories 700 kcal

Ingredients

2 oz mayonnaise
2 slices sourdough bread
3 tbsp butter
4 oz comte-gruyere cheese
4 oz sliced smoked ham
1 whole egg
1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic , chopped
1 oz onions , chopped
1 oz parmesan cheese
salt , to taste

Wine Pairing

Red Blend

Instructions

MELT butter then add heavy cream over low heat, whisk and cook until it reaches a boil.
ADD in salt, onions, garlic and 2 oz of comte-gruyere, whisking until cheese is melted.
REMOVE from heat and cover.
SPREAD mayonnaise on both sides of sourdough bread then sprinkle evenly with leftover comte-gruyere and parmesan.
TOP with sliced smoked ham then close the sandwich.
PLACE sandwich in panini press until bread is golden brown.
FRY egg until whites are just set and yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.
TOP sandwich with sauce and sunny-side up egg and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 1600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Keyword breakfast, breakfast food, brunch, croque madame, french cuisine, french food, sunny-side up egg

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