Croque Madame
A classic French ham and cheese sandwich topped with a fried egg and béchamel sauce. Crispy, indulgent, and perfect for breakfast or lunch.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until it forms a paste (roux).
Step 2
Gradually add milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue cooking and stirring for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 3
Season with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each bread slice.
Step 5
Place 2 slices in the skillet with buttered side down. Layer ham and cheese on each slice, then top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
Step 6
Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet or plates.
Step 7
Spread béchamel sauce over the top of each sandwich.
Step 8
In the same skillet, add remaining butter and crack both eggs into it. Cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 9
Carefully slide one egg onto each sandwich. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- saucepan
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- spatula
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