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Crispy Croque Madame with Prosciutto
A variation using prosciutto and a lighter sauce, served with a side of fries for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in milk, then cook until thickened.
- Stir in Emmental until melted. Set aside.
- Toast the baguette slices.
- Layer prosciutto, Emmental, and sauce on one slice of bread.
- Top with the second slice of bread and press gently.
- Cook in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve with a side of fries.
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