Grilled Cheese Croque Madame
3
- Prep Time20 min
- Total Time40 min
- Makes4 servings
Photo, Erik Putz.
The mighty egg pulls double duty, serving as a great start to your morning or a hearty and healthy evening meal.
Ingredients
8 thick slices sourdough bread
1 3/4 cups grated gruyère cheese, divided
4 slices sodium-reduced ham
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 eggs
Béchamel
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
TOP each of 4 slices of bread with 2 tbsp cheese, a slice of ham, 2 more tbsp cheese, then another slice of bread. Spread mayo on the outsides of each sandwich.
PREHEAT broiler.
BÉCHAMEL: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture turns into a paste, about 2 min. Do not let it brown. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium and cook until sauce thickens, 4 to 5 more min. Stir in salt and remaining 3/4 cup of the cheese. When cheese is melted, set aside.
HEAT a large cast iron frying pan over medium. Cook sandwiches until browned, 2 to 3 min per side, and top with béchamel. You may have to do this in 2 batches. Broil until tops are golden brown, 1 to 2 min.
SPRAY a frying pan with cooking spray and set over medium. Crack eggs into pan. Cook until whites are just set, 3 to 4 min. Top each sandwich with a fried egg. Serve with a green salad.
Chatelaine Quickies: Crustless mini quiches
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 681, Protein 35g, Carbohydrates 52g, Fat 37g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 1111mg.
Excellent source of vitamin A.
Kitchen Tip: We found PC Blue Menu Extra Lean Stone Roasted Ham worked well during testing.
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