Croque Madame
A toasted ham and cheese sandwich with bechamel, gruyere, and a sunny fried egg.
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Instructions
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- 1
Layer bread with Dijon, ham, and gruyere.
- 2
Toast sandwiches in butter.
- 3
Top with bechamel and more cheese.
- 4
Broil until golden and finish with fried eggs.
Cook notes
Tips
Use sturdy bread for the sauce.
Broil just until cheese spots golden.
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