Croque Madame

Ingredients

• 4 Scheiben Thick-cut bread or sourdough
• 4 Scheiben Cooked ham
• 100g Gruyère cheese, grated
• 2 Eggs
• 30g Butter
• 30g Flour
• 300ml Whole milk, warm
• 1/4 TL Nutmeg, grated
• Salz und Pfeffer Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 TL Dijon mustard (optional)

Instructions

1. For the Béchamel sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until a light roux forms.
2. Gradually add the warm milk, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens and is smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in Dijon mustard, if desired. Remove from heat.
3. Lightly toast the bread slices or pan-fry them without oil until lightly golden.
4. Spread a thin layer of Béchamel sauce on two slices of bread. Top with ham and half of the grated Gruyère. Place the remaining bread slices on top.
5. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet. Generously spread the remaining Béchamel sauce over the sandwiches and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyère.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) conventional heat for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
7. While the sandwiches are baking, fry the eggs to your liking.
8. Carefully remove each Croque Madame from the oven and immediately top with a fried egg. Serve hot.

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