Croque Madame | Gourmet French Sandwich with Béchamel Sauce

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still melting well.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while bologna is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk is cost-effective.

Prepare a rich béchamel sauce.

Layer ham and gruyère cheese on top of the béchamel sauce on a slice of bread.

Top with another slice of bread.

Fry an egg to your desired doneness and place it on top of the sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

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