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Croque Madame

30 minServes 2Nutri-Score D€€
from @crazyfoodangel1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • sandwich bread (sliced)Bakery4 pieces
  • butter (softened)Dairy40 g
  • flourPantry25 g
  • milkDairy250 ml
  • Dijon mustardPantry15 ml
  • Gruyère (grated)Dairy150 g
  • ham (sliced)Meat4 pieces
  • eggsDairy2 pieces
  • saltSpices2 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

755kcal

Carbs
65 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
39 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Make the béchamel

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute without browning.
    • Pour in the milk gradually while whisking, then season with salt and pepper and simmer until thickened.
    Step 1

  2. Finish the sauce

    • Remove from the heat and stir in the Dijon mustard and half of the grated Gruyère until melted.
    Step 2

  3. Assemble the sandwiches

    • Spread a little béchamel on each slice of bread.
    • Place the ham and a spoonful of béchamel on two slices, then close with the remaining slices.
    Step 3

  4. Top and bake

    • Place the sandwiches on a baking tray and cover with the remaining béchamel.
    • Scatter the rest of the Gruyère on top.
    • Bake at 200 °C until golden and bubbling.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the eggs

    • Fry the eggs in a hot pan until the white is set and the yolk still runny.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Top each croque with a fried egg and serve immediately.
    Step 6
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