Croque Madame
Crisp bread, melted cheese and a fried egg on top make Croque madame a warm lunch with French bistro feeling. This recipe for Croque madame combines ham, mustar…
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Instructions
Start with the white sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in flour into an even mixture.
Gradually add milk while whisking, until you have a smooth sauce.
Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
Season with Dijon mustard, ground nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Fry the bread slices in a little butter in a hot pan until golden.
Place one slice of bread at the bottom and spread with Dijon mustard.
Add a layer of white sauce, Ridder cheese and ham.
Spread white sauce on the second slice of bread and place it on top.
Top with more white sauce and grated hard cheese.
Gratinate the sandwiches at 200 degrees for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
Fry the eggs in a little butter.
Top each croque madame with a fried egg and serve right away.
Nutrition per serving
Energi ca. 4598 kcal
Protein 177.1 g
Fett 82.4 g
Karbohydrater 796.4 g
Fiber 57.0 g
Sukker 72.7 g
Salt 42.3 g
Tips & tricks
Serve the sandwich right after adding the egg. Then the bread is still crisp, the cheese is warm and the yolk is soft.
Did you know?
Croque madame is a French classic where toast, ham, cheese, white sauce and a fried egg become a rich warm dish. The white sauce adds creamy depth, while mustard and nutmeg bring more character. The fried egg distinguishes it from croque monsieur and makes the serving more filling.
