How to Make a Croque Madame

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Sauce

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 6

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Now it's time to cook the eggs and assemble the sandwich. With the sauce ready to go, assembly is very easy.

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 6

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Step 7

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Step 8

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This is a hearty breakfast sandwich that will keep you going all morning. It's great for brunch too!

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We aim to be your #1 source for whole food breakfast and brunch recipes of all kinds from pancakes, waffles and French toast to egg dishes to baked goods and granola.

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How to Make a Croque Madame

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Sauce

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Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour stirring continuously.

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Step 2

Continue whisking until flour is incorporated and mixture is smooth. It takes about a minute.

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Step 3

Gradually whisk in the warm milk, raise the heat to medium, and bring to a gentle boil, whisking frequently.

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Step 4

Remove from heat and stir in cheese and mustard.

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Step 5

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Step 6

Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming on top.

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Now it's time to cook the eggs and assemble the sandwich. With the sauce ready to go, assembly is very easy.

Sandwich

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Step 1

Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake, turning once, until toasted on both sides.

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Step 2

Melt butter on a griddle or large skillet over low-medium heat. Crack eggs onto surface, season with salt & pepper, cover, and cook until yolks are set to your liking.

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Step 3

Spread Dijon mustard on toast slices, dividing evenly.

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Step 4

Add an equal amount of ham.

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Step 5

Add 1 tablespoon of sauce to each slice.

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Step 6

Cover with remaining toast slices and spread more sauce over the top.

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Step 7

Sprinkle grated Swiss cheese on top of each.

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Step 8

Broil until the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Remove from broiler and top each sandwich with a fried egg.

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This is a hearty breakfast sandwich that will keep you going all morning. It's great for brunch too!

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