Croque Madame

Ingredients

• 1 tranche Premium ham (Quality ham slice, cut at the butcher)
• 2 tranche Half multigrain bread (Whole grain multigrain bread, cut into two half‑slices)
• 50 g Emmental cheese (Finely grated)
• 10 g Unsalted butter (At room temperature, for spreading on the outer sides of the bread)
• 1 c. à soupe Olive oil (For cooking the fried egg)
• 1 unité Egg (Fresh egg, for frying)
• 1 pincée Salt (Fine salt)
• 1 pincée Black pepper (Ground black pepper)
• 20 g Green salad (optional) (To garnish the dish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients

   Finely grate the Emmental, slice the ham into one slice, lightly spread the unsalted butter on both outer sides of the bread and place the bread on the board.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat the pan

   Heat the pan over medium‑high heat for about two minutes until it is hot before placing the sandwich.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

3. Assemble the croque

   On the first slice of bread, spread a generous layer of grated cheese, trim any excess fat from the ham, add the ham, cover with a second layer of cheese and close with the second slice of bread. Spread the remaining butter on the outer faces.

   Time: PT3M

4. Cook the croque

   Place the sandwich in the hot pan, press lightly with the spatula, cover with the lid and cook for 1 min 30 s, then flip and cook the other side for 1 min 30 s until the bread is crispy and the cheese melted.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Rest on rack

   Remove the croque from the pan and place it on a cooling rack to prevent steam from softening the bread.

   Time: PT30S

6. Cook the fried egg

   In a small pan, drizzle olive oil, heat over medium heat and fry the egg for 2 minutes, season with salt and pepper, keeping the yolk nicely runny.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

7. Final assembly

   Place the egg in the center of the croque, optionally add a small handful of green salad for color, then serve immediately.

   Time: PT30S

8. Enjoy

   Enjoy the croque madame by dipping it into the runny egg yolk.

   Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

3 g