Croque Madame
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Ingredients
8 slices country loaf
4 tsp dijon mustard
4 oz shaved deli ham
1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
2 tbsp butter
4 egg
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
Béchamel Sauce
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
Directions
- In saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour. Cook for one minute. Slowly whisk in milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese until melted. Set aside.
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Spread 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the Béchamel Sauce on 4 slices of bread.
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Top each with ¼ of the ham and 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the cheese.
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Spread 1 tsp (5 mL) of Dijon mustard on 4 remaining slices of bread and close sandwiches.
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Thinly spread butter 1 tbsp (15 mL) on outside of sandwiches. Fry sandwiches in skillet over medium heat, turning once, for 4 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet.
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Top each with 2 tbsp (30 mL) Béchamel Sauce and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of cheese. Broil on high until golden, for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in same skillet, melt remaining butter. Crack eggs into pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until eggs are sunny side up for 3 minutes or to desired doneness. Top each sandwich with fried egg and serve.