Description
This Croque Monsieur (Croque Madame) with Poached Eggs recipe is a delightful twist on a classic French sandwich, topped with a perfectly poached egg for a luxurious touch. Creamy béchamel sauce, savory ham, and gooey cheese make this dish a decadent treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Béchamel:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 to 1/2 medium onion (about 2 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped)
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 bay leaf
For the sandwich:
- Good bread, cut into thick slices
- 3 to 4 slices good ham
- Grated Gruyère, Comté, or Swiss cheese
- Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 eggs
- Splash of white vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare pot for eggs: Fill a shallow saucepan with two to three inches of water and bring to a simmer.
- Prepare the béchamel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and salt, cook until soft. Add flour, stir to combine. Slowly stir in milk and bay leaf. Cook until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- Preheat the broiler. Broil bread slices for about a minute on each side. Spread béchamel on each slice, top with ham and cheese. Set aside.
- Prepare poached eggs: Crack eggs into bowls. Add vinegar to simmering water. Create a whirlpool and gently drop eggs into the center. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Broil the toasts. Sprinkle with thyme. Cook until cheese is bubbly.
- Check poached eggs. Remove with a slotted spoon when done to your liking.
- Assemble: Top each sandwich with a poached egg. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Adjust the poaching time based on your preference for egg doneness.
- Feel free to customize the sandwich with additional ingredients like tomatoes or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
