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Croque-Madame

2 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: May. 12, 2023
My son and I love having a croque-madame (a fried egg atop our grilled ham and cheese) for lunch. If eggs aren't your favorite, you can make the sandwich without it (which makes it a croque-monsieur). —Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada
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Croque-Madame Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound thinly sliced Gruyere cheese, divided
  • 16 slices sourdough bread
  • 1-1/2 pounds thinly sliced deli ham
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • EGGS:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place half the cheese on 8 bread slices; top with ham and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with softened butter.
  2. On a griddle, toast sandwiches over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Spread tops with mayonnaise; top with remaining cheese. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet; bake 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  3. Meanwhile, for eggs, heat 1 tablespoon butter on griddle over medium-high heat. Break 4 eggs, 1 at a time, onto griddle. Reduce heat to low. Cook to desired doneness, turning once after whites are set if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place eggs over 4 sandwiches. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Croque-Madame Tips

What does croque-madame mean?

Croque-madame refers to the famous hot ham and cheese sandwich served with an egg on top. The egg is said the resemble a woman’s hat

Where does croque-madame come from?

Croque-madame comes from France.

What is the difference between a croque-monsieur and madame?

The difference between croque-monsieur and croque-madame is that croque-madame is topped with an egg on top. Both are hot ham and cheese sandwiches. Research contributed by Sarah Fischer, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 758 calories, 47g fat (24g saturated fat), 344mg cholesterol, 1691mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 46g protein.