Croque-Madame

Name: Croque-Madame
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps melted butter; 4 slices good-quality cooked ham; 237 milliliters grated Gruyère or Emmentaler cheese, divided; 237 milliliters Mornay Sauce; 4 slices sourdough or white sandwich bread; 2 eggs, cooked sunny-side up or over easy

Croque-Madame might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 728 calories, 27g of protein, and 30g of fat. This recipe serves 2. Head to the store and pick up mornay sauce, over easy, sandwich bread, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Preheat broiler.

Equipment you will use

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.

Ingredients you will need

Butter