The Ultimate Guide to Making the Perfect Croque Madame
Introduction
The croque madame is a classic French sandwich that is made with ham, cheese, and a fried or poached egg. It is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of butter
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, butter-side down, in the skillet.
- Top with the ham, cheese, and remaining slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet and place on a plate.
- Fry or poach the egg and place it on top of the sandwich.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use a nutty bread, such as sourdough or rye.
- If you don't have a skillet, you can grill the sandwich in a panini press.
- To make a vegetarian croque madame, substitute the ham with sliced avocado or mushrooms.