Croque Madame Recipe

Croque Madame Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Mornay Sauce

   In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until light golden. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue to cook, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the Gruyère cheese and black truffle oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. 2

   Assemble the Sandwich

   Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Spread a layer of Mornay sauce on two slices of bread. Top each with 2 slices of ham and the remaining Mornay sauce. Place the other two slices of bread on top to form sandwiches.

3. 3

   Cook the Sandwiches

   Add a little butter to the skillet and carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

4. 4

   Fry the Eggs

   In a separate pan, fry the eggs to your desired doneness (sunny-side up is traditional).

5. 5

   Serve

   Place the sandwiches on plates, top each with a fried egg, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.