Croque Madame
Category: Main Dish
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| White Bread (Pancarrè) | 8 slices |
| Butter | 40g |
| Gruyère Cheese | 80g |
| Cooked Ham | 80g |
| Eggs | 4 |
| Salt (to taste) | As needed |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | Approx. 350 kcal |
| Protein | Approx. 20g |
| Fat | Approx. 25g |
| Carbohydrates | Approx. 20g |
| Fiber | Approx. 1g |
| Sodium | Approx. 500mg |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cheese and Ham: Begin by grating the Gruyère cheese (or any soft cheese of your choice for a creamy melt). Set it aside for later use. Then, take the cooked ham and cut it into slices, ready to place between the bread.
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Assemble the Sandwiches: Place one slice of cooked ham on each piece of white bread. Layer the grated cheese generously on top of the ham, ensuring the bread is well covered.
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Cook the Toast: In a wide skillet, melt 20g of butter over low heat. Once melted, take each assembled sandwich and place it in the skillet to lightly brown the bread. Allow it to crisp up and the cheese to begin melting—about 2-3 minutes on each side.
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Prepare the Eggs: In a separate smaller skillet, melt the remaining butter (20g) over low heat. Using a 10 cm round cutter, carefully break an egg inside it, ensuring it fits perfectly within the bread’s edge. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and cover the pan with a lid to cook the egg to your liking—typically, for an “occhio di bue” (sunny side up) egg, about 3-4 minutes will suffice. Repeat for each egg, cooking them individually.
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Assemble the Croque Madame: Once the eggs are cooked, delicately place each sunny side-up egg on top of the toasted sandwich.
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Serve: Your delicious Croque Madame is now ready! Serve it immediately, ensuring the warm, gooey cheese contrasts beautifully with the crispy toast and the perfect sunny-side-up egg.
Enjoy your hearty and satisfying Croque Madame, ideal for a comforting lunch or dinner.
