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Artisan Croque Madame
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Artisan Croque Madame

The Parisian bistro classic: thick pullman brioche, gruyère cheese bamel sauce, smoked ham, topped with a direct sunny-side egg.

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Recipe Ingredients

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  • 4 slices Thick Brioche or Pullman bread
  • 4 slices Smoked Black Forest Ham
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup Béchamel Sauce (Butter, Flour, Milk, Nutmeg)
  • 2 Fresh Farm Eggs

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  1. 1

    Bechamel: Whisk hot milk into butter-flour roux. Season with freshly grated nutmeg and Gruyère.

  2. 2

    Sandwich: Paint brioche with French mustard, spread ham, cheese, and sandwich together.

  3. 3

    Bake: Coat the top of the sandwich with rest of Gruyère and béchamel. Broil at 420°F until bubbling.

  4. 4

    Egg: Fry farm eggs separately till edges are crispy and drop onto sandwiches. Serve instantly.

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📋 Recipe Details

Difficulty:MEDIUM
Prep duration:20 mins
Cook duration:15 mins
Calories count:610 kcal

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving
Amount per servingCalories
610
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g
31%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Cholesterol 92mg
31%
Sodium 671mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate 69g
25%
Dietary Fiber 10g
36%
Total Sugars 14g
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Protein 31g
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Used for general nutrition advice.

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