Croque madame

A Croque Madame is a savory French dish consisting of a toasted sandwich filled with ham and cheese, topped with a fried egg. The dish is named for Madame, a popular Parisian restaurant in the early 1900s.

The Croque Madame is believed to have originated in Germany, where it was known as a Krustenbrot. It was introduced to France in the late 19th century by Austrian immigrants. The dish gained popularity in Parisian cafes and restaurants in the early 1900s.

The first known recipe for a Croque Madame was published in a French cookbook in 1907. The dish became even more popular after it was featured in the first edition of the Michelin Guide in 1911.

Advice

When making a croque madame, it is important to use high-quality ingredients. Begin by selecting the best quality bread you can find, and then layer with good quality ham and cheese. When it comes to the egg, it can be either poached or fried, depending on your preference. Be sure to spread a good layer of creamy béchamel sauce on top before baking. Finally, when baking, keep an eye on the dish, as it can burn easily. Once it is golden brown and bubbling, your croque madame is ready to enjoy!

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Recipes

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Croque-Madame

  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • gruyère cheese
  • milk
  • white bread
  • french ham
  • butter
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Crab Croque-Madame

  • salt
  • butter
  • crab meat
  • parsley
  • tarragon
  • paprika
  • lemon zest
  • crème fraîche
  • cayenne pepper
  • nutmeg
  • smoked spanish pimentón dulce
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • chive
  • dijon mustard
  • cheddar cheese
  • white bread
  • egg
  • prosciutto cotto
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Croque madame

  • burro
  • groviera
  • pancarrè fette
  • prosciutto cotto
  • sale fino
  • uovum
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Croque Madame

  • milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • dijon mustard
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • egg
  • ham
  • gruyère cheese
  • white bread
  • nutmeg
  • salt
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Croque Madame Recipe

  • nutmeg
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • salt
  • egg
  • dijon mustard
  • parmesan cheese
  • ham
  • bread
  • gruyère cheese
  • butter
  • black pepper
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Croque Madame

  • milk
  • bay leaf
  • all purpose flour
  • gruyère cheese
  • salt
  • parmesan gruyere cheese
  • onion
  • egg
  • butter
  • french loaf bread
  • ham
  • thyme
  • nonstick spray
  • nutmeg
  • salt
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Croque Madame

  • For Serving
  • black pepper
  • microgreen
  • chive
  • Béchamel Sauce
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • salt
  • nutmeg
  • dijon mustard
  • thyme
  • butter
  • Sandwiches
  • deli ham
  • gruyère cheese
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • white bread
  • butter
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Chiles Rellenos Croque-Madame

  • green chile
  • cheddar cheese
  • deli ham
  • pepper
  • salt
  • chipotle mayonnaise
  • egg
  • pepper jack cheese
  • butter
  • white bread
  • chive

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
egg
butter
milk
nutmeg
all purpose flour
gruyère cheese
white bread
dijon mustard
ham
parmesan cheese
chive
cheddar cheese
prosciutto cotto
cranberry sauce
black pepper
thyme
deli ham
french ham
crab meat
parsley
tarragon
paprika
lemon zest
crème fraîche
cayenne pepper
smoked spanish pimentón dulce
burro
groviera
pancarrè fette
sale fino
uovum
gravy
brown sugar
croissant
fried egg
fried
sage
potato
brussels sprout
turkey
red pepper flake
vegetable oil
mustard
bread
bay leaf
parmesan gruyere cheese
onion
french loaf bread
nonstick spray
microgreen
olive oil
green chile
pepper
chipotle mayonnaise
pepper jack cheese
pain de mie
canola oil

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • egg 82%

Common Ingredients

  • butter 73%
  • salt 73%
  • milk 64%
  • nutmeg 64%

Usual Ingredients

  • all purpose flour 55%
  • gruyère cheese 55%
  • white bread 55%

Rarey Ingredients

  • dijon mustard 45%