croque madame
Egg-crowned French sandwich
A croque madame is a French grilled ham and cheese sandwich topped with a fried egg.
The egg distinguishes it from the croque monsieur, which has no egg.
The name translates roughly to "crispy lady," playing on monsieur (mister) with the egg suggesting femininity.
I ordered a croque madame for brunch.
- sunny side upEggs fried one-sided
- béchamelMilk-thickened flour sauce
- fried eggCooked in oil
- gruyèreNutty Swiss cheese
- hamCured pig thigh
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