Easy Croque Madame Delight Recipe for a Cozy Brunch
Croque Madame is a classic French sandwich made with toasted sourdough, creamy cheese sauce, and a fried egg on top. It's a delightful dish perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 4 slices rustic sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup finely grated Gruyère cheese
- 4 large eggs
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
- Gradually add warmed milk while whisking until thickened, then stir in half of the Gruyère cheese and season.
- Melt the remaining butter in a skillet and toast the sourdough slices until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich with cheese sauce between two slices of toasted bread.
- Place sandwiches on a baking sheet, top with remaining Gruyère cheese, and bake for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook eggs sunny-side up in the skillet.
- Top each sandwich with a fried egg and garnish with parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Serve hot for the best experience.