Description
This Croque Madame is a classic French sandwich featuring layers of ham and melted cheese between slices of buttery toasted bread, topped with a perfectly runny sunny side up egg.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices country bread, or your favorite bread
- 4 slices Gouda cheese, or traditionally Gruyere or Emmental
- 4 slices ham
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or large pan over medium heat.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, in the pan.
- Add a slice of cheese and two slices of ham on top of each bread slice in the pan.
- Top with another slice of cheese and then place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side up.
- Cook until the bottom side is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted, another 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate pan, melt a small amount of butter and fry the eggs sunny side up until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes.
- Place a fried egg on top of each sandwich and serve immediately.
Notes
For a traditional touch, use Gruyere or Emmental cheese. The choice of bread can vary; a country bread or pain de mie works well. Ensure the egg yolk is runny for the best flavor. This sandwich is perfect for a quick dinner or a light meal. Experiment with different cheeses and breads to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 220 mg