Croque Madame (Ham and Cheese With Fried Egg)
"The croque monsieur, the classic French ham and cheese sandwich covered in cheesy bchamel, becomes a madame when a fried egg is placed on top of it. This recipe first appeared in our April 2011 special Sandwich Issue with author Alex Lobrano's article Classic Combination: Ham and Cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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The croque monsieur, the classic French ham and cheese sandwich covered in cheesy béchamel, becomes a madame when a fried egg is placed on top of it.
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SERVES 6
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3 tbsp. unsalted butter
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3 tbsp. flour
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2 cups milk
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12 oz. Gruyère, grated
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½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
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12 ¾"-thick slices pain de mie or Pullman bread, toasted
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6 tbsp. Dijon mustard
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12 thin slices baked ham
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2 tbsp. canola oil
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6 eggs
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