Classic French sandwich with ham, Gruyère cheese, creamy Mornay sauce, and topped with a perfectly fried egg. A rich and indulgent brunch or lunch dish.
french
Nutrition
Provides high protein from eggs, ham and cheese, but is high in saturated fat and sodium from the rich Mornay sauce and processed ingredients.
| Calories | 840 kcal |
| Energy | 3517 kJ |
| Protein | 39 g |
| Total Fat | 54 g |
| Saturated Fat | 31 g |
| Trans Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 260 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 49 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 1425 mg |
*per serving
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
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Croque Madame Sandwiches
Sweet Tea + Thyme (Eden Westbrook)
2
servings
0
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0
minutes
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Ingredients
Mornay Sauce
Sandwiches
Fried Eggs
Equipment
Nonstick Skillet
Cast iron skillet
Whisk
Baking sheet
Medium saucepan
Small bowls
Instructions
1
Mornay sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add flour. Whisk constantly for about a minute. After about 2 minutes or when the mixture becomes bubbly, slowly add in milk.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add flour. Whisk constantly for about a minute. After about 2 minutes or when the mixture becomes bubbly, slowly add in milk.
2
Keep whisking until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon and can remain separated when you run a finger down it.
3
Season with salt, pepper, and whisk in dijon mustard.
4
Take off the heat, then add 1/2 cup of gruyere cheese and 1/4 cup grated parmesan, whisking until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is thick and creamy. If the sauce gets a little too thick, add a splash or two of milk and whisk to thin to the correct consistency. Set aside.
5
Sandwiches
Preheat broiler on low.
Preheat broiler on low.
6
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat spread butter onto one side of each slice of the bread, then layer on the ham and shredded cheese and sandwich between the bread slices. Brown the sandwich on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
7
Generously cover the sandwiches with more mornay sauce and all the rest of the gruyere.
8
Place the baking sheet with sandwiches under the broiler. Leave to cook for about 3 minutes or until the bechamel sauce is browned. Keep an eye on it, DO NOT LET IT BURN.
9
Fried Eggs
While the sandwiches are broiling, melt butter in a nonstick skillet. Crack two eggs into two separate small bowls and add them into the pan one by one.
While the sandwiches are broiling, melt butter in a nonstick skillet. Crack two eggs into two separate small bowls and add them into the pan one by one.
10
Cook for 3 minutes with a lid. Whites should be just set completely and the yolks should be runny, bonus points for no brown edges. Season with salt and pepper.
11
Carefully take the sandwiches out of the broiler and plate, topping each sandwich with a fried egg. Serve immediately.
Croque Madame Sandwiches
Sweet Tea + Thyme (Eden Westbrook)
2
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
Classic French sandwich with ham, Gruyère cheese, creamy Mornay sauce, and topped with a perfectly fried egg. A rich and indulgent brunch or lunch dish.
french
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Ingredients
Mornay Sauce
Sandwiches
Fried Eggs
Equipment
Nonstick Skillet
Cast iron skillet
Whisk
Baking sheet
Medium saucepan
Small bowls
Instructions
1
Mornay sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add flour. Whisk constantly for about a minute. After about 2 minutes or when the mixture becomes bubbly, slowly add in milk.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add flour. Whisk constantly for about a minute. After about 2 minutes or when the mixture becomes bubbly, slowly add in milk.
2
Keep whisking until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon and can remain separated when you run a finger down it.
3
Season with salt, pepper, and whisk in dijon mustard.
4
Take off the heat, then add 1/2 cup of gruyere cheese and 1/4 cup grated parmesan, whisking until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is thick and creamy. If the sauce gets a little too thick, add a splash or two of milk and whisk to thin to the correct consistency. Set aside.
5
Sandwiches
Preheat broiler on low.
Preheat broiler on low.
6
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat spread butter onto one side of each slice of the bread, then layer on the ham and shredded cheese and sandwich between the bread slices. Brown the sandwich on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
7
Generously cover the sandwiches with more mornay sauce and all the rest of the gruyere.
8
Place the baking sheet with sandwiches under the broiler. Leave to cook for about 3 minutes or until the bechamel sauce is browned. Keep an eye on it, DO NOT LET IT BURN.
9
Fried Eggs
While the sandwiches are broiling, melt butter in a nonstick skillet. Crack two eggs into two separate small bowls and add them into the pan one by one.
While the sandwiches are broiling, melt butter in a nonstick skillet. Crack two eggs into two separate small bowls and add them into the pan one by one.
10
Cook for 3 minutes with a lid. Whites should be just set completely and the yolks should be runny, bonus points for no brown edges. Season with salt and pepper.
11
Carefully take the sandwiches out of the broiler and plate, topping each sandwich with a fried egg. Serve immediately.
lunchbrunchmain coursesandwiches & wrapsoven and roastingfamily friendlystovetop
Nutrition
Provides high protein from eggs, ham and cheese, but is high in saturated fat and sodium from the rich Mornay sauce and processed ingredients.
| Calories | 840 kcal |
| Energy | 3517 kJ |
| Protein | 39 g |
| Total Fat | 54 g |
| Saturated Fat | 31 g |
| Trans Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 260 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 49 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 1425 mg |
*per serving
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
