Croque Madame

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 slices white bread
• 8 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham
• 8 ounces thinly sliced Gruyère cheese
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. Lay 4 slices of bread in the bottom of the dish.
4. Top each slice with ham and cheese.
5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the sandwiches.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and the eggs are set.
8. Top each sandwich with a fried egg.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 sandwich):

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 25g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and satisfying
• Rich and creamy
• Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

User Comments:

• "This was the best Croque Madame I've ever had! The combination of flavors was perfect."
• "I love that this recipe is so easy to make and uses ingredients I can find at any grocery store."
• "I made this for my family and everyone loved it. It's definitely a keeper!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use a non-stick baking dish to prevent the sandwiches from sticking.
• If you don't have Gruyère cheese, you can substitute Swiss or Emmental cheese.
• To make the fried eggs, heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Crack an egg into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.