Croque Madame
Traditional french dish that is quick to make and perfect for breakfast or brunch
Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- 4 slices ham deli
- 4 slices bread
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- 2 eggs
For the Sauce:
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 2 Tablespoon Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Pinch of Nutmeg optional
Instructions
Prepare the sauce:
- Melt butter in a saucepan
- Stir in flour and cook until the past bubbles but do not brown, it should look like wet sand.
- Add milk and stir constantly until sauce begins to boil. Lower heat.
- Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
- Stir for about 2 to 3 more minutes and remove from heat.
Prepare the Sandwich:
- Heat a cast-iron skillet on the stove and spray with oil.
- Arrange 4 slices of bread on a baking sheet.
- Layer each with a slice of swiss cheese, two slices of ham and top with swiss cheese. Top with bread.
- Place sandwich in cast-iron skillet and cover. Cook until lightly brown and flip cook the other side.
- Once all sandwiches are cooked, remove from pan and spray oil again. Crack 4 eggs and cook to liking (recommend over easy or sunnyside up!)
- Top sandwich with Bechamel Sauce and 1 egg.
- Enjoy
Notes
Serve with mimosas or a small salad with vinegarette.