MADAME CRISTO - GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE
What started as a Croque Madame with custard instead of the usual white sauce turned into a Monte Cristo with a poached egg on top. Unable call it a Croque Madame anymore, I turned to Twitter for help. Some dude who goes by the name Zap Shakur suggested I go with Madame Cristo, and the rest is history. Top with poached or fried eggs and garnish with fresh chives.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Ham
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine egg, heavy cream or milk, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and lemon zest in a bowl. Mix until batter is thin and runny. (Add 2 tablespoons more milk or cream if needed.)
- Toast bread until lightly browned. Add Havarti cheese to each slice. Divide ham between two sandwiches. Bring the two halves of the sandwich together and place into the batter. Flip several times to coat evenly; place on a plate. Repeat with second sandwich.
- Fill a large saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. In the meantime, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches in the hot butter until outside is browned and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, reduce saucepan heat to medium-low, pour in vinegar, and keep the water at a gentle simmer. Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slip it into the simmering water, holding the bowl just above the surface of water. Repeat with second egg. Cook until the egg white is firm and the yolk has thickened but is not hard, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer sandwiches to plates and dust with cayenne pepper. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, and place onto each sandwich. Dust with cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 903.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 565.7 mg, Fat 69.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 39.9 g, Sodium 2135.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
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Mike Mclaughlin
[email protected]This is my favorite grilled ham and cheese recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Valérie Lauilhe
[email protected]I love this sandwich! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Randy Brock
[email protected]This sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Heather Clapper
[email protected]I made this sandwich for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Sandra Akoto
[email protected]This sandwich is a classic for a reason. It's simple, but it's always delicious.
Muhammad Akbar Muhammad Akbar
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a success. The sandwich is always crispy and delicious.
Boridian
[email protected]This sandwich was easy to make and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy meal.
Raqeeb Anjum
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this sandwich. The cheese and bread were perfectly melted and crispy.
Hri Doy
[email protected]The sandwich was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some additional seasonings.
Khaliil Grimes
[email protected]This sandwich was a little too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if I had used less butter.
Belinda Mottram
[email protected]I've made this sandwich many times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Adelyn De la Rosa
[email protected]I made this sandwich for lunch today and it was delicious! The bread was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jannie Lavida
[email protected]This sandwich was a hit with my family! The combination of ham, cheese, and grilled bread was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.