Croques Madam

Name: Croques Madam
Ingredients: 1 slice white bread, good-quality; butter, for spreading; 1 slice cooked ham; 2 ounces gruyere, grated; olive oil, for shallow frying; 1 egg; 1 head endive, separated into leaves; 1 14 cups olive oil; 7 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 slice white bread, good-quality
butter, for spreading
1 slice cooked ham
2 ounces gruyere, grated
olive oil, for shallow frying
1 egg
1 head endive, separated into leaves
1 14 cups olive oil
7 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1

First make the salad dressing.
2

Place the olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and freshly ground pepper into a blender and blend until all ingredients are mixed well together.
3

Preheat the broiler.
4

Toast a slice of white bread.
5

Spread the toasted bread with butter, sprinkle with half of the Gruyere cheese and top with a slice of cooked ham.
6

Sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere cheese then place under the broiler until the cheese is melted.
7

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small frying pan.
8

Add in the egg and fry until cooked to taste.
9

Place the fried egg on top of the toasted ham and cheese.
10

Serve at once, with endive tossed with the salad dressing.