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Croque Madame

Source of Recipe

Small Town Woman


Recipe Introduction

"Croque Madame is a delectable toasted sandwich filled with ham, creamy Mornay sauce and topped with a sunny-side-up egg. This is a must-try for all egg sandwich lovers and is the ultimate comfort food breakfast. It's a perfect brunch sandwich to serve on a casual weekend!"

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/sh9hbcdx

List of Ingredients

Mornay Sauce:
â—¦ 2 tablespoons butter
â—¦ 2 tablespoons flour
â—¦ 1 ¼ cups milk, warmed
â—¦ ¾ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
â—¦ ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
â—¦ Salt and pepper to taste

Sandwich:
â—¦ 8 slices bakery-quality white bread
â—¦ 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
â—¦ 8 thin slices deli-style ham
â—¦ 4 large eggs


Recipe

In a saucepan over medium low heat melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in milk and simmer over low heat until slightly thickened, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Whisk frequently to prevent lumps and scorching. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese in three parts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover to keep warm while you assemble the sandwiches.

Prepare the sandwiches on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. On two toasted slices of bread, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard. Place two slices of ham on one slice. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of Mornay sauce over ham. Top with other slice of toast, Dijon side down. Top the whole sandwich with 2 tablespoons of Mornay sauce. Repeat, preparing the other three sandwiches.

Cook four eggs, sunny-side up. Place baking sheet under broiler. Broil until lightly browned. Stay close by, as broilers are unpredictable. Top each sandwich with one sunny-side up egg. Serve immediately.

Serves 4