Croque Madame

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Croque Madame

Ingredients

FOR THE MORNAY SAUCE

  • 1 tbsp. 
  • 1 tbsp.all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 c.whole milk, warmed
  • 1/4 tsp.Pinch kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp.Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c.shredded Gruyère

FOR THE CROQUE MONSIEUR

  • 4slices thick brioche or country bread
  • 2 tbsp.butter, softened
  • 2 tsp.whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c.Mornay sauce
  • 6thin slices ham
  • 1 c.shredded Gruyère, divided

FOR THE EGGS

  • 1 tbsp.butter
  • 2large eggs
  • Maldon, for sprinkling
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

    1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Make Mornay sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook until sauce thickens, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Gruyère. Let cool 10 minutes.
    2. Step 2Assemble Croque Monsieurs: In a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, toast bread on both sides until lightly golden. Spread half tablespoon butter on each slice, then flip over two slices and spread each with 1 teaspoon mustard and 1 tablespoon Mornay sauce. Top each mustard slice with 3 slices ham, ¼ cup Gruyère, and remaining bread slices. Evenly spread tops of each sandwich with 2 tablespoons sauce, and sprinkle with remaining Gruyère.
    3. Step 3Transfer skillet to oven and cook until cheese is melty and top is golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
    4. Step 4In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Crack eggs into skillet and fry until whites are set, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top each sandwich with an eggHow many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first weHer and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us atdietaefectiva.net To learn more about our program CG