Croque Madame

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: French Fare

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (31)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(31)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 sandwiches

Times:

Prep: 3 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 18 min

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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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becky Pasadena, TX 09-11-2009
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Another Paula Hit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thank you for another great meal. We just finished the sandwiches - not a speck leftover. This was just a great Friday nite,... super easy,end of the work week dinner. Served it with some tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper marinted in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Easy perfect meal. Thanks for makin' me look so good. Keep 'em coming. We are all watching. Love, BRead more
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Brittany Windsor, CA 11-26-2008
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Most amazing sandwich ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm a student and not very good at cooking, but this sandwich was so simple and amazing! I used swiss cheese instead, and a... little mozzarella on top. And i also used store bought mayo, but it turned out great! It really was the best sandwich I have ever tasted! Can't wait to make it for friends!Read more
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Rill Granite Bay, CA 11-22-2008
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Couldn't be any better!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This one hit the spot! Everyone's spot! And the homemade mayo was, I'm sure, the secret sauce that made this so incredibly... delicious. My great big sons couldn't get over how good this was. I'm being pressed into service again tomorrow morning for more. That's what I get for making great food. Read more
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Lynn Nanticoke, PA 04-25-2008
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Easy and Delicious Croque Madame
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy to prepare, and absolutely delicious. My whole family really enjoyed these. Great with swiss cheese instead of gruyere... also.Read more
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DESIREE Alexandria, VA 03-24-2008
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Very good and very easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was excellent! I had the madam, DH had the monsieur and we loved them both!
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Renee Methuen, MA 08-26-2007
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Delicous!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best sandwich I've ever had!! The combination of all the ingredients blend perfectly.