Q: Can I use a different type of cheese for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use any melty cheese you like instead of Swiss cheese.
Q: Do I need to use white bread?
A: White bread is traditional, but you can use any type of bread you prefer.
Q: Is it necessary to cook the sandwiches in the oven after frying?
A: Baking in the oven ensures the cheese is fully melted and the sandwich is heated through, but if you prefer a less crispy texture, you can skip this step.
Croque Madame Recipe
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Ingredients:
- 8 slices of white bread
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dijon mustard for spreading
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay out 4 slices of bread and spread Dijon mustard on each slice.
- Top each slice with a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese.
- Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top to make sandwiches.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Carefully transfer the sandwiches to the skillet and cook until both sides are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Meanwhile, in the same skillet, fry the eggs until desired doneness.
- Remove the sandwiches from the oven and top each with a fried egg.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories: 450kcal
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 285mg
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 41g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 25g