SMOKED SALMON CROQUE MADAMES

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A bistro lunch reimagined for breakfast:Asandwich of dill and smoked salmon istopped with bechamel sauce, Comte cheese, and a fried egg.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup whole milk
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 slices white Pullman bread, or thinly sliced sandwich bread
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5 ounces smoked salmon
1/4 cup small dill sprigs, plus more for garnish
2 cups grated Comte cheese
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Make the bechamel sauce: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a wide medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking, 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, whisking, until mixture comes to a boil and has thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Using remaining 4 tablespoons butter, butter 1 side of each piece of bread. Set aside 4 slices. Spread unbuttered sides of remaining 4 slices with mustard; top with salmon. Scatter dill over salmon. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese. Sandwich with remaining bread, buttered side up.
  • Preheat broiler. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add sandwiches; cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Spread 2 tablespoons reserved bechamel sauce on top of each sandwich; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup remaining cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet. Cover, and cook until whites are set but yolks are still soft, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1 egg on top of each sandwich, and serve.

Firoj Alom
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Overall, these were a good brunch dish, but I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Om Bhandari
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I found the instructions a bit confusing, but the end result was worth it.


Conrad Karume
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These were a bit too salty for me.


Fernando Valenzuela Montañez
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The hollandaise sauce was a bit too rich for my taste, but otherwise these were great.


Oladipupo John Adeyemo
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These were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Lincoln Campbell
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Eyouel Berhe
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Delicious! The smoked salmon added a lovely salty flavor.


Sohel Miya
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I made these for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about them.


steelshot
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Wow! These were amazing! The hollandaise sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Haku Smile
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This was my first time making croque madames and they turned out great! Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe.


Edward Essien
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Great recipe! I've made this several times now and it's always a success.


Sifaan Salale
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Easy to make and oh so tasty! I used store-bought hollandaise sauce to save time, but it was still delicious.


Abdul Fallah
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Absolutely delicious! Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly. The smoked salmon added a lovely smoky flavor and the hollandaise sauce was rich and creamy.


eaad
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These Smoked Salmon Croque Madames were a hit at my weekend brunch! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the hollandaise sauce was the crowning glory.