Easy Croque-Madame
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Category
Sandwich
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Cusine
French
What do you need?
How to make?
Ingredients
2 slices sandwich bread, any favorite variety
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 thin slices Gruyere, or other firm, melting cheese , or enough cheese to cover the bread slices
2 thin slices deli ham, like Black Forest
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 large egg
Pinch teaspoon salt
Pinch teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or parsley
Directions
Spread both slices of bread with mayonnaise. Flip them over and spread the other side with mustard. Onto one slice of bread, layer a slice of cheese, the ham, and the other slice of cheese. Top with the other slice of bread, mustard-side down. . Cook for 3 minutes, or until the bottom slice of bread is golden.
Carefully flip the sandwich in the skillet. Set the bacon press back on top , and cook another 3 minutes or until the underside is golden. Transfer to a plate.
Wipe out the skillet. Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers and flows easily. Add the egg and cook for 1 minute exactly. Cover the skillet and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds, or until all the whites are set. (A runny yolk is preferred for this sandwich, however cook the egg for longer if you prefer a more hard-cooked yolk.
Slide the egg onto the top of the sandwich. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, along with thyme or parsley. Serve immediately.
