Classic Croque Madame
Indulge in a delightful breakfast or brunch with this decadent Croque Madame recipe. Layers of toasted brioche, savory Black Forest ham, creamy béchamel sauce, and gooey Gruyère cheese come together to create a mouthwatering dish. Topped with a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg, this exquisite sandwich is sure to impress your taste buds. Enjoy it fresh out of the broiler for a comforting and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 8 slices toasted brioche, each 1/2 inch thick
- 8 oz. thinly sliced Black Forest ham
- 1 1/2 cups béchamel sauce
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat a broiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the brioche slices on the prepared baking sheet. Top each of 4 slices with 2 oz. ham. Top all slices with 3 Tbs. of the béchamel sauce, spreading it evenly with a knife. Top all slices with 2 Tbs. of the cheese. Broil until the cheese is bubbling and light brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a nonstick fry pan over medium-low heat, cook the eggs sunny-side up. Stack the 4 slices without ham onto the ham-topped slices. Top each sandwich with 1 egg. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
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