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

 

Croque-Madame

5/5 - 370 votes

• nutmeg
• salt
• all purpose flour
• egg
• gruyère cheese
• milk
• white bread
• french ham
• butter

 

Crab Croque-Madame

4/5 - 175 votes

• 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

 

Croque madame

4.7/5 - 34 votes

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

 

The Thanksgiving Leftovers Croque Madame.

4.6/5 - 5 votes

• gravy
• milk
• brown sugar
• milk
• parmesan cheese
• gruyère cheese
• nutmeg
• egg
• dijon mustard
• croissant
• fried egg
• fried
• sage
• cranberry sauce
• potato
• brussels sprout
• turkey

 

Croque-Madame with Cranberry-Mustard Relish

4/5 - 7 votes

• salt
• red pepper flake
• cranberry sauce
• vegetable oil
• mustard
• butter
• white bread
• egg
• cheddar cheese
• ham

 

Croque Madame

5/5 - 2 votes

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

 

Croque Madame Recipe

3.5/5 - 10 votes

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

 

Croque Madame

5/5 - 1 votes

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

 

Croque Madame

5/5 - 1 votes

• 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

 

Chiles Rellenos Croque-Madame

No Rating - 0 votes

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

 

Croque Madame (Ham and Cheese With Fried Egg)

No Rating - 0 votes

• nutmeg
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• pain de mie
• gruyère cheese
• ham
• milk
• canola oil
• all purpose flour
• butter
• dijon mustard
• egg

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