Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsWayfare TavernCroque Madame Recipe

Croque Madame Recipe

Inspired by Wayfare Tavern
Time30m
Serves2

country ham, swiss cheese, sunny side hen eggs, toasted brioche, Monterey jack cheese sauce, French fries

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For the Cheese Sauce

Method

Preparing the Cheese Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute. Gradually add the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens. Stir in the mustard, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and add the Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until melted.

Cooking the Croque Madame

  1. 2

    Toast the Brioche

    Toast the brioche slices until golden brown.

  2. 3

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On one slice of toasted brioche, layer the country ham and Swiss cheese. Top with the second slice of brioche.

  3. 4

    Cook the Sandwich

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the assembled sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown on both sides.

  4. 5

    Fry the Eggs

    In a separate skillet, fry the eggs sunny side up.

  5. 6

    Serve

    Place the sandwich on a plate, top with the sunny side up egg, and drizzle with the cheese sauce. Serve with French fries on the side.

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