Croque Madame
30 mins
2 servings
Description
A French-inspired grilled ham and cheese sandwich topped with a fried egg and béchamel sauce
Ingredients
- 2 slices Gruyère cheese
- 2 slices ham
- 1 cup béchamel sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices bread
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Step 2: Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Step 3: Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on the grill.
- Step 4: Top each slice with a slice of ham, a slice of cheese, and a spoonful of béchamel sauce.
- Step 5: Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
- Step 6: Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Step 7: Flip the sandwiches over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the other side is also golden brown.
- Step 8: Meanwhile, cook the eggs in a non-stick pan over medium heat until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness.
- Step 9: Place a cooked egg on top of each sandwich and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
610
Calories
30.84g
Protein
38.78g
Fat
40.03g
Carbs
Recipe Details
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:10 mins
Total Time:30 mins