Indulge in a delightful culinary journey and tantalize your taste buds with Rachael Ray's exquisite Deviled Ham Croque Madame. Embark on a delectable odyssey where crispy bread meets the savory embrace of deviled ham, bechamel sauce, and a perfectly poached egg. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. This article will guide you through the culinary steps to create this masterpiece, ensuring you savor every bite of this iconic dish that seamlessly blends classic French technique with a Southern twist.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRENCH ONION CROQUE MADAME
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- For the onions: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter. Heat until the butter starts to foam, then add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Add thyme and bay leaf, and cook to caramelize the onions, about 30 minutes.
- Deglaze the onions with the sherry and then add the stock. Reduce until just a few spoonfuls of stock remain, then keep warm.
- For the sauce: In saucepot, warm the milk. In another pan, melt the butter over medium to medium-high heat and whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the warm milk, bring to a bubble, and then season with salt, pepper and some nutmeg. Cook to thicken the sauce until it coats the back of a spoon, then remove from the heat and stir in the mustard.
- For the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and honey, and then drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the endive, frisee and radicchio and toss to coat.
- For the sandwiches: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and top each with some caramelized onions, 2 slices ham, some bechamel and cheese. Bake the sandwiches until brown and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan set over medium heat, add some butter and cook the eggs sunny-side up or over easy. Top the sandwiches with an egg and serve with some salad.
CROQUE MADAME
(A Monsieur, made better!)
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a small sauce pot over medium low heat and melt 2 tablespoons butter in it. Whisk in a rounded tablespoon of flour and cook 1 minute or so. Whisk in milk and bring to a bubble then drop heat to low. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, nutmeg and Dijon. When sauce coats back of a spoon, turn off heat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in each of 2 medium nonstick skillets, both over medium low heat. When butter melts add 2 large eggs to the first skillet, keeping the whites separate from each other. To the second skillet add 2 slices bread and toast lightly on first side then turn the bread. Top turned bread liberally with sauce and 2 slices of the ham and the Swiss cheese on each slice of bread. Use a spatula to transfer the eggs to the tops of the open faced sandwiches. Cover the pan with foil and turn off heat. Let pan stand 5 minutes to melt cheese and set sauce and eggs.
- Top sandwiches with chopped herb or herbs of choice and serve. Spoon any leftover sauce over top of the eggs before garnishing.
RACHAEL RAY'S DEVILED HAM CROQUE MADAME
This aired on today's (9-12-11) show. It looked so good I had to whip some up for lunch and share it on this website. It was quick and easy to make. Don't let the amount of ingredients intimidate you.
Provided by Gadgetsmidnight
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place ham in the bowl of a food processor with the mustard, Tabasco, paprika, parsley sprigs, grated onion and a few grinds of pepper. Process until very finely chopped and combined.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Thicken to coat spoon.
- Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread the deviled ham evenly over the slices. Top each with 4 asparagus spears then cover with béchamel sauce and some cheese. Transfer to oven and bake until golden.
- Cook eggs to your liking and top each sandwich with an egg. Serve with a few cornichons and extra mustard at the table.
CREAM OF CELERY SOUP AND DEVILED-HAM TOASTS
Heads up: Save 3 to 4 cups of this soup, once it is prepared, for a casserole dish for later in the week. (You will still yield 4 to 6 servings for this meal on top of that.)
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 4h
Yield 4 to 6 servings (plus 3 to 4 cups to reserve for Broccoli Casserole)
Number Of Ingredients 33
Steps:
- For the poached chicken stock: Place the chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, lemon, herb bundle, peppercorns and salt in a pot, cover with water and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 1 hour minimum. Cool the chicken in the broth. Remove the chicken and cool. Separate the meat and pull or chop into bite-size pieces. Reserve for another use. The chicken can be stored in plastic bag in the fridge for 4 days. Strain the stock and reserve for soup.
- For the soup: Heat a soup pot over medium heat. Melt the butter and when it begins to foam, add the celery, onions and garlic; season with celery salt and pepper. Add the fresh bay leaf to the pot, partially cover, and cook until very tender and soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the potatoes, celeriac and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low rolling boil and simmer, partially covered, for another 20 minutes, then puree with an immersion blender. Cool the soup and store for a make-ahead meal.
- Place the soup in a stockpot and stir in the cream. Bring to simmer and taste to adjust seasoning. Serve in shallow bowls with Deviled-Ham Toasts alongside.
- Combine the prosciutto, celery, Fresno chile pepper, red onion, parsley, garlic, mustard, pickle relish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and seasoning in a food processor and pulse until it's very, very finely chopped and well combined, almost smooth. Deviled ham stores well in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Spread deviled ham on the toast and cut into toast points, corner to corner, or serve with saltines.
CROQUE MADAME
Another version of a croque monsieur. Here in Belgium you can eat it in almost every restaurant that serves snacks.
Provided by Maiumlteacute G.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 7m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread butter on the two sides of the slices of bread.
- Put the slice of ham and cheese between the bread, making a sandwich.
- You can either bake or grill the sandwich.
- Top the sandwich with a fried egg and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 211.8, Sodium 380.3, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 17.6
Tips:
- Use a hearty bread that can stand up to the fillings, such as sourdough or a baguette.
- Spread the ham and cheese evenly over the bread so that each bite is packed with flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère would be great additions.
- Cook the croque madame in a hot skillet or griddle until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the croque madame immediately, topped with a fried egg and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Rachael Ray's deviled ham croque madame is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a lazy weekend morning or a special occasion. With its combination of savory ham, melted cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg, this croque madame is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. In addition to the tips above, here are a few other things to keep in mind when making this recipe:
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