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Quick croque madame

Name: Quick croque madame
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: sourdough bread 4 large slices; Dijon mustard; gruyère 100g, grated; thick-cut ham 4 slices; butter; crème fraîche 4 tbsp; eggs 2 small

30 minutes
serves 2
Easy

Croque madame is a classic favourite and this quick version makes for an easy indulgent meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for a midweek comfort food treat

By Janine Ratcliffe

Published: April 23, 2015 at 4:08 pm

Ingredients

sourdough bread 4 large slices
Dijon mustard
gruyère 100g, grated
thick-cut ham 4 slices
butter
crème fraîche 4 tbsp
eggs 2 small

Method

Step 1

Spread the sourdough slices with a thin layer of mustard on one side, then make sandwiches with half the gruyère and the ham. Spread the outside of the sandwiches with butter.
Step 2

Heat a non-stick frying pan that will hold both sandwiches and fry them on both sides until crisp and golden.
Step 3

Mix the crème fraîche and the rest of the gruyère, then spread on top of the sandwiches. Slide under a hot grill until the cheese bubbles. Fry the eggs in a separate pan, then top each sandwich with an egg.