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Daniel Boulud's Croque Madam

Croque Madam Daniel Boulud
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A delicious sandwich from one of the world's greatest chefs!
skill level
Easy
time
60-120min
servings
4
cost
$$
Contributed by : Daniel Boulud
Legendary chef and restauranteur Daniel Boulud is known throughout the world for creating meals that people remember for the rest of their lives. Now you can try one of his dishes, right in your own kitchen!
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ingredients
  • Bechamel Sauce:
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Cups whole milk
  • Pinch of freshly grate nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • Sandwiches:
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 8 slices high-quality Pullman loaf bread (sliced 1/3-1/2-inch thick
  • very lightly toasted)
  • 12 oz thickly sliced Jambon de Paris (high-quality wet-cured ham)
  • 10 oz Gruyere cheese
  • coarsely grated
  • 4 eggs
  • Chopped chives
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  • step 1
    ingredients 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
    3 Cups whole milk
    Pinch of freshly grate nutmeg
    Salt and freshly ground white pepper
    instructions For the béchamel: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and whisk in the flour until blended but not colored. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Set aside. (May be made up to 24 hours ahead of time and stored, refrigerated, with a layer of plastic wrap placed directly on surface of sauce; gently reheat before serving.)
  • step 2
    ingredients 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
    instructions For the sandwiches: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and brush with melted butter. 
  • step 3
    ingredients 8 slices high-quality Pullman loaf bread (sliced 1/3-1/2-inch thick, very lightly toasted)
    12 oz thickly sliced Jambon de Paris (high-quality wet-cured ham)
    10 oz Gruyere cheese (coarsely grated)
    instructions On a work surface, place bread slices in a single layer and spread each one evenly to the edges with béchamel; all the béchamel may not be needed. Divide ham among four of the slices, trimming it if necessary so it is within 1/4 inch of edges. Top all eight slices with equal amounts of cheese, spreading it evenly to within 1/4 inch of edges.
  • step 4
    instructions Place four bread slices with béchamel and cheese, cheese side up, on top of slices layered with ham. Transfer sandwiches, cheese side up, onto sheet pan. Bake until grated cheese topping is melted and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. 
  • step 5
    ingredients 4 eggs
    instructions For fried eggs: Fry eggs in pan with butter. 
  • step 6
    ingredients Chopped chives 
    Pepper 
    instructions Top sandwiches with a fried egg, garnish with pepper and some chopped chives and serve immediately.
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