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Croque Madame

Morels French Steakhouse and Bistro
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 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 1 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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