Croque-Madame

Name: Croque-Madame
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons melted butter; 4 slices sourdough or white sandwich bread; 4 slices good-quality cooked ham; 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional); 1 cup grated Gruyere or Emmentaler cheese, divided; 2 eggs, cooked sunny-side up or over easy

6 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons melted butter
4 slices sourdough or white sandwich bread
4 slices good-quality cooked ham
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
1 cup grated Gruyere or Emmentaler cheese, divided
2 eggs, cooked sunny-side up or over easy

Directions

1

Preheat broiler. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Butter bread on all sides, and top 2 of the slices with ham and, if desired, a smear of Dijon. Top with 1/2 cup cheese, and cover with remaining bread slices. Place sandwiches in skillet, pressing gently with back of spatula. Let cook about 1 to 2 minutes or until bottom is lightly golden.
2

Top sandwiches in skillet with Mornay Sauce and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Place skillet in oven, and broil 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and bubbly, taking care not to burn. Top with egg, and serve immediately.