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Croque Madame

A creamy savory rich French dish that's amazing for any meal of the day.

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Spread

  • 2 tbs butter
  • 2 tbs flour
  • 1 cup milk

For Croque Madame

  • 8 slices of bread (toasted if desired)
  • 12 slices of thick cut ham
  • 12 slices of Gruyere cheese (or 2 cups grated)
  • 4 eggs (cooked to your preference

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and begin to melt the butter in a small saucepan.
  • Slowly whisk in the flour and then the milk. Continue to whisk at low heat until it becomes a thick sauce. Then pour into a bowl and set aside.
  • Toast the bread if desired (or you can let it become a desired golden in the oven later). Layer both pieces of the bread with a thin covering of the creamy mixture on the inside.
  • Next, put on two thick slices of ham and a slice of cheese.
  • Place in oven until the cheese has melted.
  • While it's in the oven, fry the eggs to the desired preference.
  • Top with one last layer of the creamy mixture and an egg and enjoy!