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Classic Croque Madame with Béchamel

Name: Classic Croque Madame with Béchamel
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese; 2 slices sourdough bread; 2 slices cooked ham; 1 slice Gruyère cheese; 1 large egg

A traditional French sandwich featuring toasted bread, ham, cheese, and a rich béchamel sauce topped with a fried egg.

25 minutes1 servings

Method

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened.
Stir in Gruyère until melted and smooth. Set aside.
Butter both sides of the bread slices.
Layer ham, Gruyère, and béchamel on one slice of bread.
Top with the second slice of bread and press gently.
Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

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