Ham Steak Croque Madame
TOTAL TIME30 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS2
About this RecipeThis ham steak croque-madame is an indulgent meal that tastes as rich as it sounds—sourdough bread piled high with juicy ham steak, melted Gruyère cheese, creamy béchamel sauce, and fried egg. A heart-melting French bistro classic that’ll have you smitten at first bite!
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 2 tbsps. Butter, for frying pan 2 tbsps. All-purpose flour 1 cup Whole milk 1 dash Nutmeg 1/4 tsp. Salt 1/4 tsp. Ground black pepper 1/4 cup Shredded Gruyère cheese 2 slices Thick sourdough bread 2 tbsp. Butter, softened 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. Butter, softened 2 Large eggs to taste Salt and pepper
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Directions
1.
In a small pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add flour and stir constantly for 1 minute.
2.
Gradually whisk in milk, then add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and stir until thickened (2–3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Set aside.
3.
In a frying pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add ham steaks and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and heated through. Remove and keep warm.
4.
Lightly butter one side of each bread slice and spread mustard on the other. Toast butter-side down in a toaster oven until golden.
5.
While the bread toasts, melt another tablespoon of butter in the same frying pan. Crack in the eggs and fry for 3–4 minutes until whites are set. Season with salt and pepper.
6.
Place a ham steak on each mustard-side-up toast slice.
7.
Top with a fried egg and pour cheese sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately.
