Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Croque Madame, a heavenly French sandwich reimagined with a luscious cheese sauce. This classic dish features layers of Black Forest ham, Gruyèrecheese, and tangy Dijon mustard, all nestled between two slices of toasted white bread. The sandwiches are dipped in an egg mixture and cooked to perfection, resulting in a mouthwatering blend of gooey cheese and savory ham. Garnish with fresh dill for an extra touch of delight. Perfect for brunch or lunch, this Croque Madame recipe is a must-try for any food lover! 🥪🧀🍳
Croque Madame
This revised recipe is for Croque Madame, a classic French sandwich elevated with a rich and creamy cheese sauce. The ingredients include salted butter, all-purpose flour, milk, Gruyère cheese, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, white bread, Dijon mustard, Black Forest ham, eggs, water, and fresh dill (optional).To prepare the dish, start by making a cheese sauce with butter, flour, milk, and Gruyère cheese. Toast the bread slices and spread them with Dijon mustard. Layer the ham and cheese sauce between two slices of bread to form sandwiches. Dip the sandwiches in an egg mixture and cook them in a skillet until golden brown. Finish them under the broiler to melt and brown the cheese. Optionally, garnish with fresh dill. The result is a delightful Croque Madame sandwich with a gooey cheese filling and savory ham.The Croque Madame is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines creamy cheese, ham, and tangy mustard, making it a delicious choice for a brunch or lunch option.
Equipment
- small saucepan
- Whisk
- baking sheet
- skillet
- Broiler
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Salted butter, softened (divided)
- 1 ½ tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 ounces Shredded Gruyère cheese
- ¼ tsp Salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp Ground black pepper, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg
- 4 slices White bread, lightly toasted
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 thin slices Black Forest ham
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1 tsp Chopped fresh dill, or to taste (optional)
Notes
- In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the softened salted butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk together until smooth.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the shredded Gruyère cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Set the cheese sauce aside.
- Preheat your broiler to high.
- Place the lightly toasted bread slices on a baking sheet. Spread each slice with Dijon mustard.
- Top two of the bread slices with a slice of Black Forest ham, dividing it evenly.
- Spoon the cheese sauce over the ham, again dividing it evenly.
- Place the remaining two slices of bread on top to create sandwiches.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of softened salted butter.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the sandwiches back to the baking sheet and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to bubble and brown slightly.
- Remove from the broiler and garnish with chopped fresh dill, if desired.
- Serve the delicious Croque Madame sandwiches hot and enjoy their gooey cheese, ham, and mustard goodness.
Nutrition
Calories: 639kcal
