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Croque Madame* Recipe

Name: Djangos Croque Madame* Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 slices Country bread; 2 tbs Dijon mustard; 4 oz Sliced ham; 4 oz Swiss cheese; 2 tbs Butter; 2 tbs Butter; 2 tbs All-purpose flour; 1 cup Milk; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 pinch Nutmeg; 2 large Eggs; 1 tbs Butter

Inspired by Django

Time30m

Serves2

Ham, Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard on South Union Bakery country bread; topped with fried egg and béchamel sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Sandwich

4 slices Country bread

2 tbs Dijon mustard

4 oz Sliced ham

4 oz Swiss cheese

2 tbs Butter

For the Béchamel Sauce

2 tbs Butter

2 tbs 00 bread flour

1 cup Milk

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 pinch Nutmeg

For the Fried Egg

2 large Eggs

1 tbs Butter

Method

To Prepare the Béchamel Sauce

Make the Roux

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and golden, stirring constantly.

Add Milk

Gradually add the milk to the roux while continuing to whisk to avoid lumps. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened.

Season the Sauce

Stir in salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Remove from heat and set aside.

To Assemble the Sandwich

Spread Mustard

Spread 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of country bread.

Layer Ingredients

On two slices of bread, layer the sliced ham and Swiss cheese. Top with the other two slices of bread, mustard side down.

Butter the Bread

Spread butter on the outside of both sides of the assembled sandwiches.

To Cook the Sandwich

Grill the Sandwich

In a skillet over medium heat, grill the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

To Prepare the Fried Egg

Fry the Eggs

In another skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook them sunny-side up or to your desired doneness, about 3-4 minutes.

To Serve

Assemble the Dish

Place the grilled sandwich on a plate, top with béchamel sauce, and then add a fried egg on top. Serve immediately.