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Irresistible Croque Madame: The French Café Classic Reinvented


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Ingredients

For the Sandwich

2 slices bread preferably white or brioche

1 tablespoon butter softened

2 slices ham cooked

2 slices Gruyère cheese or any melting cheese

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

For the Topping

1 large egg

1 pinch salt

1 pinch black pepper freshly ground


Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Butter one side of each slice of bread.

Spread Dijon mustard on the unbuttered sides of the bread.

Layer ham and Gruyère cheese on each piece of bread.

Bake for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cheese has melted.

Fry the egg in a skillet until the white is set but the yolk remains runny.

Top your baked sandwich with the fried egg, season with salt and black pepper, and serve immediately.