Croque Madam Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Make the béchamel sauce

   In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until it forms a paste (roux). Gradually whisk in the milk, and continue to cook until the sauce thickens. Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.

2. 2

   Assemble the sandwich

   Spread Dijon mustard on two slices of sourdough bread. Layer with ham and grated gruyère cheese. Top with the remaining sourdough slices.

3. 3

   Toast the sandwich

   In a skillet, melt a little butter over medium heat. Add the assembled sandwiches and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Fry the eggs

   In the same skillet, crack the eggs and fry them sunny-side up or to your desired doneness.

5. 5

   Serve

   Place the toasted sandwiches on a plate, pour the béchamel sauce over the top, and add a fried egg on each sandwich. Serve immediately.