CROQUE MADAME Sandwich Recipe - EASY and DELICIOUS Sandwich Recipe for Breakfast

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.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Butter one side of each slice of bread.

Spread mustard on the unbuttered side of each slice of bread.

Layer ham and gruyère cheese on top of the mustard on one slice of bread.

Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing out.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer the sandwich to a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

In a separate pan, fry an egg to your desired doneness.

Remove the sandwich from the oven and place the fried egg on top.

Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

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