{"id":1069,"date":"2025-11-24T13:28:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T10:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syntixakis.gr\/croque-madame-the-ultimate-french-brunch\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T10:28:14","slug":"croque-madame-the-ultimate-french-brunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/syntixakis.gr\/en\/croque-madame-the-ultimate-french-brunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Croque Madame: The Ultimate French Brunch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Croque Madame is one of the most beloved French dishes: a warm, comforting sandwich with ham, melted cheese, and velvety b\u00e9chamel, topped with a perfectly fried egg that adds a balanced, rich flavor. Born in the caf\u00e9s of early-20th-century Paris, it remains an ideal choice for brunch or a hearty, distinctly French breakfast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ingredients (serves 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For the sandwich:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • 4 slices of sandwich bread (rustic or brioche preferred)<\/li>\n
  • 2\u20134 slices of ham<\/li>\n
  • 4 slices of Gruy\u00e8re or Emmental<\/li>\n
  • Butter for spreading<\/li>\n
  • 2 eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the b\u00e9chamel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • 1 tbsp butter<\/li>\n
    • 1 tbsp flour<\/li>\n
    • 150 ml milk<\/li>\n
    • A pinch of nutmeg<\/li>\n
    • Salt & pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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      Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Make the b\u00e9chamel:<\/strong> Melt the butter, add the flour, stir for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk until thickened. Add nutmeg, salt, pepper. Set aside.<\/li>\n
      2. Assemble the sandwich:<\/strong> Spread butter on the bread. Layer cheese\u2013ham\u2013cheese. Close the sandwich, spread b\u00e9chamel on top, and add extra grated cheese.<\/li>\n
      3. Baking:<\/strong> Bake at 180\u00b0C (356\u00b0F) for 10\u201312 minutes until golden and melted.<\/li>\n
      4. Prepare the egg:<\/strong> Fry one egg \u201csunny-side up\u201d until the yolk remains runny.<\/li>\n
      5. Serving:<\/strong> Place the egg on top and serve immediately while warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

        Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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