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Croque Madame Toast Ham Cheese


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  • Author: sarah
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A French-inspired toast featuring layers of savory ham, rich mornay sauce, and a soft egg yolk, perfect for brunch or a comforting meal.


Ingredients

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  • 15 grams unsalted butter
  • 8 grams all-purpose flour
  • 150 millilitres whole milk
  • 0.5 gram dry mustard
  • 0.5 gram ground ginger
  • 35 grams gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 15 grams Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 3 slices sourdough bread, lightly buttered and toasted
  • 45 grams whole grain prepared mustard
  • 170 grams smoked ham, thinly sliced
  • 3 large egg yolks

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the flour to the melted butter and stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the milk gradually while whisking vigorously.
  4. Add the dry mustard, ground ginger, gruyere, and Parmesan; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Preheat the broiler while the sauce cools slightly.
  6. Assemble the toasts by spreading whole grain mustard on one side of each slice.
  7. Ladle approximately 60 millilitres of mornay sauce over each ham-topped toast.
  8. Nestle an egg yolk into each well of sauce.
  9. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes until bubbly and yolks remain soft.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat gently in the oven to maintain crispiness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Brunch
  • Method: Broiling
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 250mg