CROQUE MADAME CASSEROLE - PAULA DEEN

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I just saw Paula make this on the "Bistro Brunch" episode. It's like a very rich fried ham and cheese sandwich in a casserole. She also used a larger dish on the show, I will use a 9X13. I think it would be fine without the nutmeg, a little of it goes a long way. Also, some of the reviewers on the other site suggested a more sturdy bread, I will use a good artisan sour dough bread. Make sure your ham is sliced thin and use unsalted butter.I might even try it with cooked bacon. I'm going to test it first and maybe serve for Christmas morning.

Provided by Scoutie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
10 -12 slices white bread (or sour dough)
3/4 lb deli ham, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, grated, reserve some for top of casserole
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.(or larger dish)
  • Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over low heat until bubbling. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thick and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Whisk in the mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Pour a thin layer of the sauce into the prepared baking dish and cover it with 5 or 6 slices of the bread, then slices of the ham and an even layer of the Gruyere.
  • Repeat the layers once more, ending with a third layer of sauce to cover all.
  • Bake the casserole for 30 minutes.
  • Working in 2 batches, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Crack 3 eggs into the skillet and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the whites are nearly set, about 3 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the eggs and continue cooking until the whites are slightly set, they will cook more under the broiler.
  • You're going to top portions of the casserole with a fried egg. Repeat with the remaining 3 eggs.
  • Top with Gruyere and put in the oven for a few minutes until cheese melts, watching carefully so it does not burn.
  • Cut into 6 pieces so each has an egg and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.5, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 290, Sodium 1406.8, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 30.5

dffhfgod teddy Roy
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This casserole is a great comfort food.


Malik Zamurd
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I love the bread crumbs on top of this casserole.


Chukwu Grace
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This casserole is so cheesy and delicious.


Routine Kings
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Otienoz Felix
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time.


Kymani Norman
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This casserole is perfect for a crowd.


Hello kitty Fan
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great.


Umar Farooq Khan
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover bread.


Oscar Szymanek
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I love the combination of flavors in this casserole.


Abdulwahab Lateefah
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This casserole is so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Kelsey Muthoni
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I made this casserole for my picky eaters and they loved it!


Sharmake Muxumed
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This casserole is perfect for a cold winter night.


suzun islam
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I added some cooked chicken to this casserole and it was even better.


Cstudio VFX
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I love that this casserole is made with bread. It gives it a great texture.


Ssempa Joe
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This is the best casserole I have ever eaten. It is so creamy and cheesy.


Tilek Hizirbai
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


md Sagir
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.