Croque Madame

Croque Madame is a heavenly little grilled ham, cheese, and egg sandwich served in bistros all over France. What makes this sandwich different from the grilled cheese your mom used to make is that it is slathered in béchamel sauce and topped with a fried egg. These upscale additions remove la croque from the lunch category and take it firmly to the dinner-worthy column. I think Mom would approve.