JACQUES'S CROQUE MADAME

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Provided by Julia Child

Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Chicken     Poultry     Appetizer     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Yield: 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices home-style white bread
1 Tablespoons soft butter, or more if needed
2 or more slices Swiss cheese (such as Gruyère or Emmentaler) about 1/8 inch thick (enough to cover both bread slices)
several slices cooked chicken, about 1/8 inch thick (enough to cover one bread slice)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
dashes of Tabasco sauce (optional)
Special Equipment
A cookie sheet or shallow-rimmed baking sheet, large enough to hold all the sandwiches at once

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Spread a thin layer of soft butter on one side only of both bread slices, then cover the buttered sides neatly with a layer of cheese. Arrange a layer of chicken on one bread slice and sprinkle on the chives and a few dashes of Tabasco, if you like. Flip the other piece of bread over on top (cheese inside, of course), press together, and spread more butter on the outsides of the sandwich, coating the slices evenly. Lay the assembled sandwich in the baking dish and prepare others the same way.
  • Bake the sandwiches for 10 minutes or so, until the bottom sides are crisp and golden. Flip them over and bake for about 5 minutes more, until the second sides are also well toasted.
  • Serve hot. For appetizer portions, trim off the crusts and cut each sandwich diagonally into 4 small triangles.

Abdul jan Ali jan
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This croque madame was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the presentation was beautiful. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Tumpa Khatun
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I would recommend it to people who have more time to cook.


Scotty Pearson
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The croque madame was tasty and the instructions were easy to follow. I would definitely make this again.


Shaneca Mosala
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This croque madame was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the béchamel sauce next time.


Nakitende Nulu
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I would recommend it to more experienced cooks.


hassan koko
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The croque madame was cheesy, gooey, and delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Olaoluwa Abiodun Olamilekan
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This was a great recipe! The croque madame was delicious and the instructions were easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Uche Chinedu
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to the béchamel sauce.


Michelle Norris
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This croque madame was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a lighter cheese next time.


Nkazimulo Khoza
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I made this for breakfast this morning and it was so good! The bread was crispy, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the ham was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Brittany Moore
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This was my first time making a croque madame and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I will definitely be making this again.


Ikechukwu Oguwuike Valentine
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I love this recipe! The croque madame is always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect combination of savory and sweet.


Love Mutombeni
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This croque madame was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The flavors were incredible and the presentation was beautiful. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Nnete Sehunelo
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I made this for my friends for brunch and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making this again.


Yussuf mohamed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The croque madame was so delicious and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again!


ssrr hff
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The croque madame turned out perfectly! The bread was golden brown and crispy, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the ham was savory and flavorful. My family loved it!


Jackie Johnson
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This croque madame was a delightful culinary experience! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special brunch or lunch dish.


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