Jul 14 2026
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Croque Madame Recipe

Inspired by Spoon and Stable
Time30m
Serves2

brioche, smoked ham, mornay, fried egg, choice of chips or side salad

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Ingredients

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Bread

Meat

Sauce

Egg

Sides

Method

Preparation of Mornay Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Mornay Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly until the mixture is bubbly and slightly golden.

  2. 2

    Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and stir in the Gruyère cheese until melted. Season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). On a baking sheet, lay out two slices of brioche. Place a slice of smoked ham on each piece.

  2. 5

    Spoon a generous amount of Mornay sauce over the ham, then top with the other slices of brioche to create two sandwiches.

Cooking

  1. 6

    Cook the Sandwiches

    Spread a little butter on the top slice of each sandwich. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the bread is golden brown.

  2. 7

    While the sandwiches are baking, fry the eggs in a skillet over medium heat until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Remove the sandwiches from the oven, then top each sandwich with a fried egg. Serve with your choice of chips or a side salad.

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