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Grilled cheese croque madame

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  • Prep Time20 mins
  • Total Time40 mins
  • Makes4 servings
Grilled cheese croque madame

Photo, Erik Putz.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

The mighty egg pulls double duty, serving as a great start to your morning or a hearty and healthy evening meal.

Ingredients

  • 8 thick slices sourdough bread

  • 1 3/4 cups grated gruyère cheese, divided

  • 4 slices sodium-reduced ham

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 4 eggs

Béchamel

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup milk

  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • TOP each of 4 slices of bread with 2 tbsp cheese, a slice of ham, 2 more tbsp cheese, then another slice of bread. Spread mayo on the outsides of each sandwich.

  • PREHEAT broiler.

  • BÉCHAMEL: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture turns into a paste, about 2 min. Do not let it brown. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium and cook until sauce thickens, 4 to 5 more min. Stir in salt and remaining 3/4 cup of the cheese. When cheese is melted, set aside.

  • HEAT a large cast iron frying pan over medium. Cook sandwiches until browned, 2 to 3 min per side, and top with béchamel. You may have to do this in 2 batches. Broil until tops are golden brown, 1 to 2 min.

  • SPRAY a frying pan with cooking spray and set over medium. Crack eggs into pan. Cook until whites are just set, 3 to 4 min. Top each sandwich with a fried egg. Serve with a green salad.


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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 681, Protein 35g, Carbohydrates 52g, Fat 37g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 1111mg.
Excellent source of vitamin A.

Kitchen Tip: We found PC Blue Menu Extra Lean Stone Roasted Ham worked well during testing.

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