Croque Madame Recipe
Sunny side egg, gruyere, ham, bearnaise, fresh greens
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Bearnaise Sauce Ingredients
Method
Bearnaise Sauce Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Reduction
In a small saucepan, combine the minced shallots, white wine vinegar, and chopped tarragon. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and reduce until the liquid is about 2 tablespoons. Strain and set aside.
- 2
Make the Bearnaise Sauce
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the strained reduction. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and whisk until the mixture thickens and becomes pale.
- 3
Incorporate the Butter
Slowly drizzle in the melted unsalted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce is thick and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper. Keep warm.
Croque Madame Assembly
- 4
Toast the Bread
Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
On one slice of toasted bread, layer a slice of ham and half of the gruyere cheese. Place the second slice of bread on top to form a sandwich.
- 6
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- 8
Assemble the Croque Madame
Place the grilled sandwich on a plate. Top it with the sunny side up egg and drizzle with bearnaise sauce.
- 9
Serve with Fresh Greens
Serve the Croque Madame with a side of fresh greens dressed lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper.