Croque Madame

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Total Time:
18 min
Prep
3 min
Cook
15 min
Yield:
4 sandwiches
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 8 ounces Gruyere, very thinly sliced
  • 12 ounces smoked ham, very thinly sliced
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 extra-large eggs
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Butter 1 side of each bread slice.

Set half of the slices of bread buttered side down in the griddle or cast iron skillet, and cover each with a slice of cheese. Place 3 or 4 slices of the ham over the cheese, and place the top slice of bread over the ham, buttered side up. Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches until bottom is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side. Remove sandwiches and place on a plate. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the top of each sandwich, and then place a slice of cheese on top. Put the sandwiches back onto the griddle or skillet then place in oven, cooking until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over high heat. Cook each egg sunny side up. Turn egg over and cook 3 minutes longer for a soft-cooked egg, or 5 minutes longer for a hard-cooked egg. Repeat with remaining butter and eggs.

Place 1 fried egg atop each sandwich. Season egg, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve sandwich immediately.

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  • on September 13, 2011

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    I made this using provolone cheese, multigrain bakery bread, and thin proscuitto ham. For my own special touch I added mushrooms sauteed in a little butter, placed on top of the ham. It came out delicious. I did not need to add extra salt or pepper since it was on the egg. Definitely would make again--I have had the real thing in Paris and this recipe was just as delicious.

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  • on September 12, 2011

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    my hubby loved this! personally you dont have to salt and pepper the egg the cheese has plenty; it was delicious!

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  • on July 06, 2011

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    I saw this episode and could not wait to try this sandwhich! So easy it's something I make all of the time but with the cheese and the egg! Who would have thought something so simple to make could be so amazing! It's a Sunday favorite now...with or without the egg! Thanks Paula!

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