Croque Madame

Description:

Discover the Catholic heart of Paris as we reveal the deep harmony between faith and everyday life in the City of Lights. This Croque Madame and side salad with Dijon vinaigrette are simply delicious.

Serves: 1 Person

Cook Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

2 slices of white bread, crust removed

2 slices of cooked ham

2 slices of cheese (variety of your choice, but one that melts nicely)

1 egg

4 Tbsp Butter, divided

2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour

1 ½ cups of milk

1 tsp salt

1 tsp white pepper

1 tsp nutmeg 

How To Make:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Prepare the bechamel sauce by melting 2 Tbsp of butter in a small pot. Add the flour and whisk together until it becomes a paste. Whisk constantly while slowly adding all of the milk. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg and whisk over medium heat until it becomes a thick sauce.
3. Prepare the sandwich by removing the crust and layering the ham and cheese.
4. Heat up butter in an oven-safe pan over medium heat.
5. Add the sandwich and toast for 1-2 minutes on each side.
6. Ladle or pour the bechamel over the sandwich and make an indention in the center of the sandwich - big enough to hold the egg yolk.
7. Carefully crack the egg on top of the sandwich and put it in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the egg whites are cooked.

INGREDIENTS FOR DIJON VINAIGRETTE:

1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar

¼ cup Olive Oil

1-2 pinches of salt and pepper

How To Make:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
2. Slowly drizzle the olive oil, whisking constantly. This will create an emulsion.
3. Toss field greens with the vinaigrette.