CROQUE-MADAME

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Categories     Cheese     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Broil     Fry     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Ham     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 1/2 ounces coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (1 1/3 cups)
8 slices firm white sandwich bread
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked ham (preferably Black Forest)
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Make sauce:
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, then whisk in flour and cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes. Whisk in salt, pepper, nutmeg, and 1/3 cup cheese until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and cover surface directly with a sheet of wax paper.
  • Make sandwiches:
  • Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce evenly over each of 4 slices of bread, then sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese (1/4 cup per slice). Spread mustard evenly on remaining 4 bread slices and top with ham, dividing it evenly, then invert onto cheese-topped bread to form sandwiches.
  • Lightly oil a 15- by 10-inch shallow baking pan.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, then cook sandwiches, turning over once, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove from heat and transfer sandwiches to baking pan, then wipe out skillet with paper towels.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Top each sandwich with 1/3 cup sauce, spreading evenly. Broil sandwiches 4 to 5 inches from heat until sauce is bubbling and golden in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off broiler and transfer pan to lower third of oven to keep sandwiches warm.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon butter in nonstick skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then crack eggs into skillet and season with salt and pepper. Fry eggs, covered, until whites are just set and yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Top each sandwich with a fried egg and serve immediately.

Ch Sadi
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This Croque Madame was delicious! The béchamel sauce was creamy and rich, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted. The fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Patrick Egan
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I've made this Croque Madame several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a weekend brunch or lunch. The béchamel sauce is so easy to make and it's the perfect addition to the ham and cheese. The fried egg on top is the perfect fi


kelvin Freeman
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This was my first time making a Croque Madame and it turned out great! The béchamel sauce was easy to make and it was the perfect consistency. The ham and cheese were melted and gooey, and the fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touch. I will


Comedian Ola
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I followed the recipe exactly and my Croque Madame turned out perfectly! The béchamel sauce was smooth and creamy, and the ham and cheese were melted and gooey. The fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Ron Harvey
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This Croque Madame was delicious! The béchamel sauce was creamy and rich, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted. The fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Evans Makeni
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I've made this Croque Madame several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a weekend brunch or lunch. The béchamel sauce is so easy to make and it's the perfect addition to the ham and cheese. The fried egg on top is the perfect fi


Wassum Don
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This was my first time making a Croque Madame and it turned out great! The béchamel sauce was easy to make and it was the perfect consistency. The ham and cheese were melted and gooey, and the fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touch. I will


Khalid Ranay
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I followed the recipe exactly and my Croque Madame turned out perfectly! The béchamel sauce was smooth and creamy, and the ham and cheese were melted and gooey. The fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Charles Sen
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This Croque Madame was delicious! The béchamel sauce was creamy and rich, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted. The fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Jane Wambui
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I've made this Croque Madame several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a weekend brunch or lunch. The béchamel sauce is so easy to make and it's the perfect addition to the ham and cheese. The fried egg on top is the perfect fi


Robin Dhanuk
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This was my first time making a Croque Madame and it turned out great! The béchamel sauce was easy to make and it was the perfect consistency. The ham and cheese were melted and gooey, and the fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touch. I will


Kefas Mazhandu
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I made this Croque Madame for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best he's ever had. The béchamel sauce was rich and flavorful, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted. The fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touch. I will def


Tony Evans
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I followed the recipe exactly and my Croque Madame turned out perfectly! The béchamel sauce was smooth and creamy, and the ham and cheese were melted and gooey. The fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Ayomide Oladeji
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This Croque Madame was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The béchamel sauce was delicious and the ham and cheese were perfect. The fried egg on top was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


D Allsworthit
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I've made this Croque Madame several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a weekend brunch or lunch. The béchamel sauce is so easy to make and it's the perfect addition to the ham and cheese. The fried egg on top is the perfect fi


abdulkadir dualeh
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This Croque Madame was a hit with my family! Even my picky eater loved it. The béchamel sauce was easy to make and added a delicious creaminess to the dish. The ham and cheese were classic and flavorful, and the fried egg on top was a nice touch. I w


Official Zedhky
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of béchamel sauce, but I'm so glad I did! The sauce was surprisingly light and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the ham and cheese. The fried egg on top was the perfect finishing touc


Charlotte Moore
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This Croque Madame recipe was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was heavenly. The béchamel sauce was creamy and rich, while the ham and cheese provided a savory and salty balance. The fried egg on top added an extra layer o