Rich and Creamy Croques Madames Recipe
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Why It Works
- Slicing the bread thinly ensures that it doesn't overwhelm the filling.
- Toasting tender bread on both sides gives the sandwich plenty of delicate crunch.
- Cheesy Mornay sauce adds an extra layer (or two) of richness.
A good croque is all about nailing texture, bread-to-filling ratio, and the goo factor. This recipe, which calls for thin slices of toasted-on-all-sides bread, melted cheese, rich Mornay sauce, and Dijon mustard, is a case study in getting it right—and the fried egg on top is just the icing on the...sandwich.
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Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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4 large eggs
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2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
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Kosher salt
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1 recipe (4 sandwiches) Cheesy, Gooey Croques Monsieurs, hot from the oven
Directions
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In a large cast iron or nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add eggs and cook until whites are mostly set, about 3 minutes. Cover and cook until whites are set on top, about 1 minute; be careful not to keep covered too long, or top of yolk will begin to cook. Season with salt.
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Transfer 1 egg to top of each sandwich and serve right away.
Special equipment
10-inch cast iron skillet or 10-inch nonstick skillet
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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890 | Calories |
50g | Fat |
67g | Carbs |
42g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 890 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 50g | 64% |
Saturated Fat 27g | 134% |
Cholesterol 332mg | 111% |
Sodium 2053mg | 89% |
Total Carbohydrate 67g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Protein 42g | |
Vitamin C 3mg | 13% |
Calcium 562mg | 43% |
Iron 6mg | 31% |
Potassium 606mg | 13% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |