Croque Madame Recipe
house made sourdough bread, smoked ham, gruyère, roast jalapeño mornay, poached egg, market greens
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Ingredients
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Bread
Main Filling
Mornay Sauce
Eggs
Greens
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Poach the Eggs
Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into the water. Poach for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Assembly
- 3
Assemble the Croque Madame
Toast the sourdough bread slices. Layer each slice with smoked ham, then pour a generous amount of Mornay sauce over the top. Place another slice of bread on top to create a sandwich. Repeat for all sandwiches.
- 4
Cooking the Sandwiches
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and top each sandwich with a poached egg.
- 5
Serve with Greens
Serve the croque madame with a side of market greens lightly dressed with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
