CROQUE-MADAME
This is a variation of Amanda Hesser's croque-monsieur, a ham and Gruyere sandwich topped with béchamel. Here, we invite you to pop a fried egg on top. Voila! A croque-madame (reportedly named such because the egg resembles a lady's wide-brimmed hat).
Provided by The New York Times
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, sandwiches, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat a two-sided electric griddle on medium-high to high for about 20 minutes, or preheat the oven to 300 degrees and preheat a cast-iron skillet on top of the stove for about 5 minutes. Prepare a bechamel sauce: in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. When bubbles have subsided, add flour and whisk vigorously for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, and cook until thick. Remove from heat, and season to taste with salt and nutmeg.
- Spread two slices of bread generously with sauce. Lay two slices of ham on top of each, and top each with a slice of cheese; ham and cheese should slightly overlap edges of bread. Top each with a slice of bread.
- In a small saucepan, melt remaining the 4 tablespoons butter. Brush the sandwiches on both sides with butter, making sure that the edges are well covered. If you're using a griddle, place cheese side down, close the griddle and cook until the bread is toasted dark and cheese is leaking out and bubbling. If you're using a skillet, place sandwiches cheese side down and cook on stove top until well browned, then turn and brown again. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake until heated through and cheese is bubbling. Meanwhile, fry the eggs in a skillet with little butter. Slide one fried egg onto each sandwich. Serve hot.
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Malik You malik
[email protected]The croque madame was delicious! I loved the combination of the crispy bread, melted cheese, and savory ham. The béchamel sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again!
Md khademul Islam
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The croque madame is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love the crispy bread, melted cheese, and savory ham. The béchamel sauce is also the perfect finishing touch.
Katrina Somerville
[email protected]The croque madame was okay, but I've had better. The bread was a bit too soft and the cheese was not very flavorful. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of cheese.
James Kalu
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The bread was burnt, the cheese was rubbery, and the béchamel sauce was lumpy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Justine Isidro
[email protected]The croque madame was good, but not great. The bread was a bit too dry and the cheese was not melted enough. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of bread and more cheese.
Wyatt Carlson
[email protected]The croque madame was a bit too rich for my taste. The béchamel sauce was very heavy and the cheese was overpowering. I think I would have preferred it with less sauce and cheese.
Braylee Raylynn
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The croque madame is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and it's always a hit.
Poppy Holness
[email protected]This was my first time making a croque madame and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I loved the crispy bread and melted cheese. The béchamel sauce was also a nice touch.
Abby H
[email protected]I made this recipe for brunch and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The croque madame is a perfect combination of savory and sweet, and the béchamel sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
norma mckeown
[email protected]The croque madame was delicious! The bread was perfectly toasted, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the ham was flavorful. The béchamel sauce was also very good, and it added a nice touch of creaminess. Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick
Shiona Love
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The combination of the crispy bread, melted cheese, and savory ham was perfect. I especially loved the addition of the béchamel sauce, which added a creamy richness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!