LE CROQUE-MADAME - TOASTED CHEESE AND HAM SANDWICH WITH A FRIED EGG ON TOP [VIDEO 192]

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

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, while margarine is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Egg whites reduce cholesterol, while substitutes can be less expensive.

Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.

Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.

Layer the ham and cheeses on one slice of bread, then top with the other slice, buttered side out.

Cook the sandwich in a skillet until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

In a separate pan, fry the eggs to your liking.

Serve the sandwich topped with the fried egg, and season with fleur de sel, pepper, and piment d’Espelette.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens