Madame Toast
A delightfully indulgent, cheesy, and satisfying meal that seamlessly straddles breakfast and brunch, featuring crispy bread, creamy roux, ham, and Gruyère, topped with a perfectly fried egg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Bread (sourdough or white)
- Ham
- Cheese (Gruyère or Emmental)
- Eggs
- Butter
- Milk
- Flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt some butter over medium heat. Add flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened, then season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Lightly toast the bread slices until just golden.
- Spread the creamy roux on the toasted bread, layer with ham and cheese, and top with another slice.
- Fry an egg to your liking.
- Place the sandwiches in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top each sandwich with a fried egg before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and flavors. Serve fresh for the best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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