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Toasted Croque Madame with Tomato and Béchamel Reduction
A French breakfast sandwich featuring a toasted bread base, ham, cheese, a rich béchamel sauce, and a fresh tomato topping with a reduced sauce for added depth.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened into a béchamel sauce.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the béchamel on bread slices, add ham and cheese, then top with another slice.
- Toast the assembled sandwich in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a separate pan, cook the eggs until the whites are set.
- While the sandwich toasts, reduce the leftover béchamel sauce by simmering it gently to create a thicker sauce.
- Top the finished sandwich with sliced tomato, basil leaves, and a drizzle of the reduced béchamel sauce.
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