French · Breakfast

Croque Madame

This super delicious and popular French breakfast is one you have to try!

Prep: 15m
Cook: 20m
Total: 35m
Serves: 4
Difficulty: easy

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Method

01
Start by melting down your butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat, and adding your flour and whisking it into a rue.
02
Add in your milk and let it thicken, follow in with your cheeses, salt & pepper and nutmeg. whisk well and cover so it stays warm. (TURN OFF HEAT).
03
Toast your slices of bread and spread mustard on each slice. Layer on a few slices of ham, some cheese sauce and the top slice of bread.
04
Fry an egg in a none stick pan and place it on top and enjoy!

Filed underBreakfastLunchFrenchLow-SugarNut-FreeHigh FiberBrunch

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