Croque Madame Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Make the Mornay Sauce

   In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens. Stir in a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and add half of the Gruyère cheese, stirring until melted.

2. 2

   Assemble the Croque Madame

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer ham and a generous amount of Mornay sauce. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side out. Repeat for the second sandwich.

3. 3

   Cook the Sandwiches

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet.

4. 4

   Add Cheese and Bake

   Spread the remaining Mornay sauce over the top of each sandwich and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyère cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

5. 5

   Fry the Eggs

   While the sandwiches are baking, fry the eggs in a small skillet to your desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Serve

   Once the sandwiches are out of the oven, top each with a fried egg. Serve immediately.