Croque Madame Recipe
ham & gruyère, ninth street brioche, fried egg, sauce mornay, pommes frites
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Make the Sauce Mornay
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a roux. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Stir in the grated Gruyère cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2
Assemble the Sandwich
Layer one slice of brioche with ham and half of the Gruyère cheese. Top with the second slice of brioche. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Grill the sandwich on both sides until golden brown and the cheese melts.
- 3
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Serve
Place the grilled sandwich on a plate, top it with the fried egg, and drizzle with the sauce Mornay. Serve alongside a portion of pommes frites.