A classic croque madame with Mornay sauce, toasted bread, ham, cheese, and a soft-boiled egg.
Breakfast, Brunch & Snacks
Croque Madame
Rich, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible — just like something you’d order at a Parisian café.
Ingredients
×
Ingredients
For the Mornay sauce
Directions
- 1
Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 2
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the egg yolk, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 4
Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Toast the bread until lightly golden.
- 6
Spread some Mornay sauce over the toast and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
- 7
Place under the broiler (grill setting) at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- 8
Meanwhile, put the egg in boiling water and cook for 6 minutes, then peel it carefully.
- 9
Top the toast with the ham and soft-boiled egg.
- 10
Spoon over more Mornay sauce and finish with grated Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
Rich, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible — just like something you’d order at a Parisian café🤍 Save this recipe for later✨
Filed underBreakfast, Brunch & Snacks
