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Midnight Comfort Croque Madame

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 pieces White bread slices
  • 4 slices Ham
  • 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Place 2 slices of ham and a sprinkle of cheese on 2 slices of bread, then top with the remaining bread to make sandwiches.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth.
  4. Gradually whisk in the milk, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pour this sauce over your sandwiches.
  6. Top each sandwich with the remaining cheese and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  7. While the sandwiches are baking, fry eggs to your desired level of doneness. Once sandwiches are done, top each with a fried egg.
  8. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your comfort food.