Croque Madame

Name: Croque Madame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened, divided; 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 2 ounces shredded Gruyère cheese; 0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 slices white bread, lightly toasted; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 thin slices Black Forest ham; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, or to taste

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

The Croque Madame isn't just any old ham and cheese sandwich! The French classic includes Gruyere cheese and Black Forest ham and is topped with bechamel and a poached egg.

Updated at: Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:17:18 GMT