Name: Croque Madame
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. butter -; 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour -; 2/3 c. whole milk, warmed -; 1/4 tsp. Pinch kosher salt -; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -; 1/4 c. shredded Gruyère -; 4 slices thick brioche or country bread -; 2 tbsp. butter, softened -; 2 tsp. whole grain Dijon mustard -; 1/2 c. Mornay sauce -; 6 thin slices ham -; 1 c. shredded Gruyère, divided -; 1 tbsp. butter -; 2 large eggs -; Maldon, for sprinkling -; Freshly ground black pepper -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Croque Madame

1. 1 tbsp. butter -

2. 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour -

3. 2/3 c. whole milk, warmed -

4. 1/4 tsp. Pinch kosher salt -

5. 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -

6. 1/4 c. shredded Gruyère -

7. 4 slices thick brioche or country bread -

8. 2 tbsp. butter, softened -

9. 2 tsp. whole grain Dijon mustard -

10. 1/2 c. Mornay sauce -

11. 6 thin slices ham -

12. 1 c. shredded Gruyère, divided -

13. 1 tbsp. butter -

14. 2 large eggs -

15. Maldon, for sprinkling -

16. Freshly ground black pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Croque Madame

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Make Mornay sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook until sauce thickens, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère. Let cool 10 minutes.

2. Stage

Assemble Croque Monsieurs: In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, toast bread on both sides until lightly golden. Spread half tablespoon butter on each slice, then flip over two slices and spread each with 1 teaspoon mustard and 1 tablespoon Mornay sauce. Top each mustard slice with 3 slices ham, ¼ cup Gruyère, and remaining bread slices. Evenly spread tops of each sandwich with 2 tablespoons sauce, and sprinkle with remaining Gruyère.

3. Stage

Transfer skillet to oven and cook until cheese is melty and top is golden, 15 to 18 minutes.

4. Stage

In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Crack eggs into skillet and fry until whites are set, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top each sandwich with an egg.