Pressed Croque Madame
In this recipe, we're creating a delicious Croque Madame sandwich that is sure to satisfy your cravings. With layers of savory ham, creamy béchamel sauce, and gooey Gruyère cheese, all sandwiched between slices of crusty country-style bread, this dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Topped with a perfectly fried egg and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this Croque Madame is a perfect choice for a decadent brunch or lunch.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 slices country-style bread, each 1/2 inch thick
- 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted, plus 1/2 tsp.
- butter
- 1/4 cup béchamel sauce (see related recipe at
- right)
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 4 thin slices ham
- 2 eggs
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press according to the manufacturer's instructions. <Br><Br>For each sandwich, brush one side of 2 bread slices with melted butter. Lay the slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface. Spread the top of each slice with 1 Tbs. of the b&#233;chamel sauce. Top 1 slice with 1/4 cup cheese, 2 slices ham, 1/4 cup cheese and the other bread slice, buttered side up. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. <Br><Br>Place the sandwiches on the preheated panini press, close the lid and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until crisp, golden and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the sandwiches to a warmed plate. <Br><Br>In a nonstick fry pan over medium-low heat, melt the 1/2 tsp. butter. Break the eggs into the pan and fry until the whites are set, 3 to 4 minutes for sunny-side-up eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1 egg on top of each sandwich and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately. Serves 2.
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