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Croque Madame Toast

Croque Madame Toast

Enjoy the comforting and decadent flavors of Croque Madame Toast, a delightful breakfast option that features creamy mornay sauce and savory ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Mornay Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Whole milk or half-and-half for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Dry mustard or Dijon mustard for more kick
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger optional
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded Emmental is a great alternative
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated Pecorino can also be used
  • to taste Salt freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Toast
  • 4 slices Sourdough bread lightly buttered
  • 2 tablespoons Whole grain prepared mustard or regular mustard
  • 4 ounces Smoked ham, thinly sliced or turkey/chicken alternatives
  • 2 large Egg yolks for topping

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Broiler

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let it become bubbly, and then add the flour. Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes to eliminate any raw flour taste.
  2. Pour in the milk gradually while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens, about 2 to 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk in dry mustard, ground ginger, gruyere cheese, and parmesan. Cook until the cheeses melt, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  4. Preheat your broiler. Spread mustard on one side of each slice of sourdough. Layer smoked ham on top.
  5. Arrange the ham-topped toasts on a baking sheet. Ladle about 60 millilitres of mornay sauce over each slice, making a well in the center. Nestle an egg yolk into each well.
  6. Broil the toasts until the sauce is bubbling and the egg yolks remain soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season lightly with additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.

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