Croque Madame is a classic French sandwich made with ham, cheese, and a fried egg on top. It is a delicious and filling meal perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread Preferably white bread
- 1 tablespoon butter Softened
- 2 slices Ham Cooked
- 2 slices Gruyere cheese Or any melting cheese
- 1 egg Large
- 1 teaspoon mustard Dijon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Butter one side of each slice of bread and place them buttered side down on a baking sheet.
- Spread mustard on the unbuttered sides of the bread.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each piece of bread.
- Close the sandwich by placing the two halves together, buttered sides out.
- Bake in the oven for about 6-8 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
- While the sandwich is baking, fry an egg in a small skillet until the white is set but the yolk is still runny.
- Place the fried egg on top of the sandwich, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg