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Crispy Croque Madame with Béchamel and Grilled Ham

Name: Crispy Croque Madame with Béchamel and Grilled Ham
Total time: 28 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 grilled ham; 1 slice Gruyère cheese; 1 large egg

A French sandwich with toasted bread, grilled ham, cheese, and a rich béchamel sauce topped with a fried egg, prepared using a different technique for the ham and sauce.

28 minutes1 servings

Method

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ham slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly charred.
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 grilled 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.
Top with a fried egg and serve.

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