Description
A gourmet twist on the classic Croque Madame, featuring gluten-free bread, ham, and Gruyère cheese, topped with a creamy egg mixture and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices gluten-free bread
- 2 ounces sliced ham
- 1 ounce Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of gluten-free bread. Layer the ham and half of the Gruyère cheese on one slice, then top with the other slice, mustard side down.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sandwich and cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, about another 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the sandwich to the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the sandwich, allowing it to soak in.
- Sprinkle the remaining Gruyère cheese on top of the sandwich. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the egg is set and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace the ham with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Add a slice of tomato or avocado inside the sandwich for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg