CROQUE-MADAME
This is a variation of Amanda Hesser's croque-monsieur, a ham and Gruyere sandwich topped with béchamel. Here, we invite you to pop a fried egg on top. Voila! A croque-madame (reportedly named such because the egg resembles a lady's wide-brimmed hat).
Provided by The New York Times
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, sandwiches, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat a two-sided electric griddle on medium-high to high for about 20 minutes, or preheat the oven to 300 degrees and preheat a cast-iron skillet on top of the stove for about 5 minutes. Prepare a bechamel sauce: in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. When bubbles have subsided, add flour and whisk vigorously for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, and cook until thick. Remove from heat, and season to taste with salt and nutmeg.
- Spread two slices of bread generously with sauce. Lay two slices of ham on top of each, and top each with a slice of cheese; ham and cheese should slightly overlap edges of bread. Top each with a slice of bread.
- In a small saucepan, melt remaining the 4 tablespoons butter. Brush the sandwiches on both sides with butter, making sure that the edges are well covered. If you're using a griddle, place cheese side down, close the griddle and cook until the bread is toasted dark and cheese is leaking out and bubbling. If you're using a skillet, place sandwiches cheese side down and cook on stove top until well browned, then turn and brown again. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake until heated through and cheese is bubbling. Meanwhile, fry the eggs in a skillet with little butter. Slide one fried egg onto each sandwich. Serve hot.
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Lessannie Malcolm
[email protected]This croque madame is the perfect comfort food. It's rich and cheesy, and it always hits the spot.
Annabella Villa
[email protected]My husband and I love this recipe. It's our go-to brunch dish on the weekends.
Oktybri Erdenebold
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family. The croque madame is cheesy, creamy, and delicious. I highly recommend it!
Matti ullah
[email protected]This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I think I'll try making a simpler croque madame next time.
Nabeyat Kemal
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my croque madame turned out dry and bland. I'm going to try making it again with a different recipe.
Bllingham Assubaba
[email protected]This recipe is delicious! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of bread. I think a sourdough bread would be better than the white bread that I used.
Charly Cain
[email protected]I've tried many croque madame recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results are amazing. This is a must-try recipe for any brunch lover.
GAMER TANVIR
[email protected]The croque madame was a big hit at my brunch party. Everyone raved about the delicious combination of flavors and textures.
Bryon Keith
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I loved this recipe. The ham was salty and flavorful, and it complemented the creamy béchamel sauce perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Adaneh Getahew
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The croque madame is so rich and decadent, and the béchamel sauce is to die for. Five stars!
Bilal Malik
[email protected]I've made this croque madame several times now, and it never disappoints. The balance of flavors is perfect, and the cheese is perfectly melted. This dish is a real crowd-pleaser.
Djordje
[email protected]This is my favorite croque madame recipe! The flavors are divine, and it's simple enough for a quick meal.