CROQUE MADAME SANDWICH
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 30m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Make the bechamel sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 1 ounce butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until you smell the flour and butter cooking, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not allow it to brown. Add the milk and bay leaf and cook, stirring from time to time, until the mixture thickens like a soup, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the Parmesan. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Arrange 4 slices of the bread on a flat surface. Top each with 2 to 3 slices of ham. Mix together half of the Gruyere cheese and the bechamel sauce. Taste for seasoning. Spread a little of the sauce on top of the ham and top each with another slice of bread.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet and, when hot, add half of the remaining butter. Add 2 of the sandwiches and brown on one side, 2 minutes. Turn on the other side and brown 2 more minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining butter and sandwiches. Spread the remaining bechamel on top of the sandwiches and top with the other half of the Gruyere cheese.
- Wipe any crumbs from the cast iron skillet and spray with nonstick spray. Crack 4 eggs into the skillet, leaving a little room between each. (Alternatively, fry 2 at a time). While the eggs are frying, place the sandwiches under the broiler and broil until the top becomes golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the eggs with salt and top each sandwich with a fried egg. Serve immediately.
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Zaza Dh
[email protected]Two thumbs up for this recipe! It was a hit with my family.
Syed Hassan ali Akram Bhukhari
[email protected]This is the best croque madame I've ever had. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Utthom Das
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this croque madame definitely fits the bill.
Keri Neering
[email protected]This sandwich is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Deborah Vogt
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Godwin Larry
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer. I'll never make a croque madame any other way.
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[email protected]This was the perfect comfort food on a cold winter day.
Mahi Safi
[email protected]5 stars! This sandwich was amazing. I highly recommend it.
Shaban Khan
[email protected]I've never had a croque madame before, but this recipe made me a fan. It was so good!
Patricia Mcgraw
[email protected]Yum!
Bakul Chandra
[email protected]The croque madame was easy to make and turned out looking just like the picture. Will definitely make it again.
Victor Sandu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Fakhar Hussain
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
RABBI Gaming
[email protected]This sandwich was a hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved it!
Jocelyn Olmos
[email protected]Absolutely loved the croque madame! The egg on top was cooked to perfection, and the whole sandwich was perfectly crispy.
Icon Henry
[email protected]Delicious and elegant sandwich, perfect for a special brunch or lunch.
Laith Islam
[email protected]My first time making a croque madame, and it turned out amazing! Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe.
Mya Espinoza
[email protected]I've been making croque madame sandwiches for years, but this recipe takes the cake. The bechamel sauce was creamy and rich, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted.
Mf Hhhj
[email protected]This croque madame sandwich was a delightful culinary experience. The combination of flavors and textures was simply exquisite.