A classic croque madame makes the perfect French-inspired brunch or lunch dish. Once you try this, it will be hard to have “just” a ham and cheese sandwich again. Don’t cheat and use Swiss cheese, this deserves the real thing! Using Gruy?re cheese will make all the difference.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened, divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 ounces shredded Gruy?re cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 slices white bread, lightly toasted
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 thin slices Black Forest ham
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Step 2
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until slightly brown, about 3 minutes. Whisk in milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, reduce heat immediately and simmer for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 of the Gruy?re cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; heat until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 3
Spread about 1 teaspoon butter on 2 pieces of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese sauce on top and layer each with a ham slice. Spread 1 teaspoon butter on the remaining 2 pieces of bread, then spread Dijon mustard on top and sprinkle with remaining Gruy?re. Transfer all 4 pieces to a baking sheet.
Step 4
Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is almost melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the oven, place toast slices together to make 2 sandwiches and pour remaining cheese sauce on top of each sandwich. Return to the broiler until sauce starts to brown, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
While the sandwiches are broiling, heat remaining butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Crack 2 eggs into the skillet, keeping them completely separate from one another. Season with salt and pepper. Add water, cover, and baste until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes.
Step 6
Top each sandwich with an egg and sprinkle with dill, if using. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Note:
You can omit the garnish or garnish with chives instead of dill, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 639 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat43g | 55% |
Saturated Fat24g | 121% |
Cholesterol294mg | 98% |
Sodium1264mg | 55% |
Total Carbohydrate37g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein25g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 21% |
Calcium542mg | 42% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium374mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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