Croque Madame
by
Michael Symon
A classic French bistro sandwich elevated with a creamy Mornay sauce, melty Gruyère, and a perfectly runny egg, this Croque Madame is the ultimate indulgent grilled cheese.
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Serves:
2 Servings
Level:
Intermediate
Ingredients
Mornay Sauce
Butter
Flour
Whole milk
Salt
Black pepper
Nutmeg
Gruyère cheese
Mustard (added in transcript variation)
Sandwich
Brioche bread (buttered)
Ham slices
Gruyère cheese
Mornay sauce
Eggs
Butter
Instructions
Step 1: Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour to create a roux.
Step 2: Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened.
Step 3: Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Gruyère cheese; stir until smooth.
Step 4: Stir in mustard for added flavor (transcript variation).
Step 5: Butter both sides of the bread and toast in a pan until golden.
Step 6: Add cheese and ham, then transfer to oven to melt and heat through.
Step 7: Top with Mornay sauce and return to oven until bubbly and golden.
Step 8: Fry eggs in butter (steam briefly to set whites).
Step 9: Place egg on top of sandwich and serve.
Serving & Finishing Touches