World Flavors Cookbook

Croque-Madame

The Croque-Monsieur's egg-crowned sister — a bechamel-glazed ham and cheese sandwich topped with a fried egg.

Cuisine: France

Ingredients

• 4 slices pain de mie
• 4 slices good ham
• 100g Gruyere, grated
• 250ml bechamel sauce
• 2 eggs
• Dijon mustard
• Butter

Instructions

1. Spread bread with butter and Dijon mustard.
2. Layer ham and Gruyere inside. Close sandwiches.
3. Spread bechamel over the top and sprinkle with more Gruyere.
4. Bake or broil until golden and bubbling.
5. Fry eggs sunny-side up and place on top.