Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChez MaggyCroque Madame* Recipe

Croque Madame* Recipe

Inspired by Chez Maggy
Time30m
Serves2

country toast, parisian ham, gruyere, sunny side up egg

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Toast

    In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the slices of country bread and toast until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Croque Madame

    On two slices of toasted bread, layer the Parisian ham and half of the grated Gruyere cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.

  3. 3

    Cook the Sandwiches

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the remaining Gruyere cheese on top. Cover the skillet to help melt the cheese, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Fry the Eggs

    While the sandwiches are cooking, use a separate non-stick skillet to fry the eggs sunny side up. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and place them on plates. Top each sandwich with a fried egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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