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Crispy Croque Madame with Prosciutto - Baked Version

Name: Crispy Croque Madame with Prosciutto - Baked Version
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup grated Emmental cheese; 2 slices baguette; 2 slices prosciutto; 1 slice Emmental cheese; 1 large egg; fries (store-bought or homemade)

A variation using prosciutto and a lighter sauce, served with a side of fries for a satisfying meal, prepared by baking instead of pan-frying for a crispier texture.

35 minutes1 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
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 in the oven for 5 minutes.
Layer prosciutto, Emmental, and sauce on one slice of bread.
Top with the second slice of bread and press gently.
Place the sandwich on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Cook the egg in a pan until the white is set, then place on top of the sandwich.
Serve with a side of fries.

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