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Crispy Croque Madame with Prosciutto and Grilled Cheese

A variation using prosciutto and a lighter sauce, served with a side of fries for a satisfying meal.

35 minutes1 servings
Crispy Croque Madame with Prosciutto and Grilled Cheese
Photo: Flickr user Nicki Dugan Pogue · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, melt olive oil over medium heat, then add flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened and slightly bubbly.
  4. Stir in Emmental cheese until melted and smooth. Set aside.
  5. Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 5 minutes.
  6. Layer prosciutto, Emmental cheese, and sauce on one slice of bread.
  7. Top with the second slice of bread and press gently.
  8. Place the sandwich on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
  9. Cook the egg in a skillet over medium heat until the white is set and the yolk is runny.
  10. Serve the sandwich with the fried egg on top and a side of fries.

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