Croque madame
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Taste of Home magazine
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 lb. thinly sliced Gruyere cheese, divided
- 16 slices sourdough bread
- 1 1/2 lbs. thinly sliced deli ham
- 4 to 6 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Directions
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preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place half of the cheese on eight bread slices; top with ham and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with softened butter.
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On a griddle, toast sandwiches over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Spread tops with mayonnaise; top with remaining cheese. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet; bake 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Meanwhile, for eggs, heat 1 Tbsp. butter or griddle over medium-high heat. Break four eggs, one at a time, onto griddle. Reduce heat to low. Cook until desired doneness, turning after whites are set if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place eggs over sandwiches. Repeat with remaining ingredients.