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Croque Madame

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FRANCE

A classic breakfast that you will find in any brasserie, it’s a great way to start your day. If you are tired of croissants and baguettes, a Croque Madame is a kind of fried egg and cheese sandwich, topped with grated cheese. If you eat this without the fried egg, the French call it a Croque Monsieur.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE MORNAY SAUCE

  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 c. whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp. Pinch kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c. shredded Gruyère

FOR THE CROQUE MONSIEUR

  • 4 slices thick brioche or country bread
  • 2 tbsp. butter, softened
  • 2 tsp. whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c. Mornay sauce
  • 6 thin slices ham
  • 1 c. shredded Gruyère, divided

FOR THE EGGS

  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • Maldon, for sprinkling
  • Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Make Mornay sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook until sauce thickens, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère. Let cool 10 minutes.
  2. Assemble Croque Monsieurs: In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, toast bread on both sides until lightly golden. Spread half tablespoon butter on each slice, then flip over two slices and spread each with 1 teaspoon mustard and 1 tablespoon Mornay sauce. Top each mustard slice with 3 slices ham, ¼ cup Gruyère, and remaining bread slices. Evenly spread tops of each sandwich with 2 tablespoons sauce, and sprinkle with remaining Gruyère.
  3. Transfer skillet to oven and cook until cheese is melty and top is golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
  4. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Crack eggs into skillet and fry until whites are set, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top each sandwich with an egg.
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking.

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