Ham & Gruyère Croque Madame

Name: Ham & Gruyère Croque Madame
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 5 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 cup (125 g) shredded Gruyère cheese; 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter; ½ lb (250 g) thinly sliced Black Forest ham; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 slices good-quality, firm white sandwich bread; 4 large eggs

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Breakfast Bible

By Kate McMillan

Published 2018

About

A croque madame is so much more than a grilled ham-and-cheese sandwich. In signature French fashion, this otherwise humble staple of Paris café and bar menus is drenched in a decadent cheese sauce, then broiled until bubbling and golden. A fried egg on top distinguishes it from its equally famous sibling, the croque monsieur.

Ingredients

4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Europe
France
Mediterranean
Breakfast

Method

In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of the butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Let bubble without browning, whisking frequently, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring to a gentle boil, whisking frequently. Reduce the heat to medium