Croque Madame
Recipe from Smithfield

A ham and cheese sandwich fancied up French style.


Croque Madame

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Servings: 4
Total Time: 15 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 12 ounces
    Smithfield Deli Thin Cooked Ham
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  • 8 slices
    sourdough bread
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  • 8 ounces
    Gruyere, very thinly sliced
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  • 2 to 3 tablespoons
    mayonnaise
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  • 5 tablespoons
    unsalted butter
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  • extra-large eggs
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    Salt and pepper
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter 1 side of each bread slice. Set half of the slices of bread buttered side down in the griddle or cast iron skillet, and cover each with a slice of cheese. Place 3 or 4 slices of Smithfield Ham over the cheese, and place the top slice of bread over the ham, buttered side up.
2.
Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches until bottom is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Flip and brown about 3 minutes more.
3.
Remove sandwiches and place on a plate. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the top of each sandwich, and then place a slice of cheese on top. P
4.
Put the sandwiches back onto the griddle or skillet then place in oven, cooking until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
5.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over high heat. Fry each egg, turn egg over, and cook 3 minutes longer for a soft-cooked egg, or 5 minutes longer for a hard-cooked egg. Repeat with remaining butter and eggs. Place 1 fried egg atop each sandwich. Season egg to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sandwich immediately.

Serving Suggestions
Serve with a side salad and French fries.

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