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.
Mediterranean
croque madame
Croque madame with ham, bechamel, gratin gruyere and fried egg.
- France
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- 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.
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Prepare light bechamel with butter
Prepare light bechamel with butter, flour, milk and half of the Gruyere.
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Assemble ham sandwiches; spread bechamel on both external sides
Assemble ham sandwiches; spread bechamel on both external sides.
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Gratin in a dish at 200 C for 8 minutes with remaining cheese until golden.
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.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Fry eggs in hot oil with runny yolk and crispy edges
Fry eggs in hot oil with runny yolk and crispy edges.
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Place a fried egg on top of each croque fresh from the oven.
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.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper.
Serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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