The croque madame is a feminine variant of the croque monsieur, with a fried egg that symbolizes the woman's hat according to the Parisian tradition of the 1960s. It became popular in Saint-Germain bistros as a substantial brunch. Today it is an icon of French bistro cuisine throughout the world.
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croque madame
Croque madame with ham, bechamel, gratin gruyere and fried egg
- Francia
- Main course
- High protein
- easy
29 min
Tiempo total
15 min
Preparation
14 min
Cooking
4
Servings
Nutrition per serving
- Calories 560 kcal
- Protein 30 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 34 g
- Sodium 940 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Croque madame is a preparation from France with easy difficulty. Reserve about 29 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 14 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 8 slices of bread.
- Have ready: 200 g of cooked ham.
- Have ready: 200 g of grated Gruyere.
- Have ready: 4 eggs.
- Have ready: 50 g of butter.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
Prepare light bechamel with butter
flour, milk and half of the Gruyere
Assemble ham sandwiches; spread bechamel on both external sides
Gratin in a dish at 200 C for 8 minutes with remaining cheese until golden
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
Fry eggs in hot oil with runny yolk and crispy edges
Place a fried egg on top of each croque fresh from the oven
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
Serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper
Variations
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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