Quick Croque Madames

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the broiler on low.
2. 2
   Gently dry the bread under the broiler, just until dry and with no browning.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, toss the cheese with the white wine and allow to sit.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper.
5. 5
   On a baking sheet, lay out the bread slices.
6. 6
   Take less than one-quarter of the sour cream mixture and divide evenly among the bread slices, spreading thinly to coat 1 side of each slice.
7. 7
   Next, evenly distribute the ham on top of the bread.
8. 8
   Divide the rest of the sour cream mixture over the ham.
9. 9
   Spoon the cheese on top of the sour cream mixture, blotting lightly before adding to remove any excess wine.
10. 10
    Preheat a large, nonstick saute pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
11. 11
    Crack the eggs into the pan and fry, either over-easy or sunny-side up, according to your preference.
12. 12
    While the eggs are cooking, place the open-faced sandwiches under the broiler until very bubbly and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
13. 13
    Watch closely and don't let the topping burn.
14. 14
    Place each sandwich on a plate.
15. 15
    Season the fried eggs with salt and pepper and place 1 egg on each sandwich.
16. 16
    (If desired, use a biscuit cutter to cut the egg into an evenly round shape.)