Croque Madame
This Croque Madame recipe is a take on the classic Croque Monsieur and you're going to love it! Made as an open-faced sandwich with a homemade bechamel sauce, ham, fig jam, and fried egg, this is super delicious! Whether it's for Mother's Day or another stay-in-bed holiday, you'll love it!
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
For the white sauce
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half & half
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp white black pepper
- ¼-½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
For the sandwich
- 2 piece hearty bread toasted under the broiler (I like a country or seeded bread)
- 2 tbsp fig spread
- 4 pieces black forest ham
- 2 large eggs fried to personal preference
- 4 tbsp shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
For the white sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When foamy and sizzling, add flour. Whisk to combine; it will seem clumpy. Continue whisking until slightly golden, about one minute.1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Slowly add half & half, starting by adding one tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly to avoid clumps from forming.1 cup half & half
- Once all half & half is incorporated and smooth, add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cheese. Stir to melt the cheese.½ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp white black pepper, ¼-½ tsp ground nutmeg, ¼ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Taste and season more if needed. Set aside sauce.
For the sandwich
- Spread fig spread over toasted bread.2 tbsp fig spread, 2 piece hearty bread
- Place ham on top of toasted bread, followed by the fried egg.4 pieces black forest ham, 2 large eggs
- On top, pour ¼ cup white sauce over everything.
- Sprinkle with Gruyère cheese and place under the broiler for 30 seconds to one minute until the cheese is just beginning to bubble and brown on the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!4 tbsp shredded Gruyère cheese
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 715kcal