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Croque Madame

Irresistible Croque Madame Casserole for Cozy Brunch Gatherings

This Croque Madame Casserole transforms the classic French sandwich into a creamy and comforting dish perfect for brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 12 ounces Brioche Substitution: Challah or thick-cut white bread works well too.
For the Cheese
  • 8 ounces Gruyère Cheese Substitution: Try Swiss or sharp white cheddar for variation.
For the Meat
  • 8 ounces Turkey Ham Substitution: Use sautéed mushrooms or roasted bell peppers for a veggie version.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • ¼ cup Flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
For the Topping
  • 4 large Eggs Note: Sprinkle eggs on top in the last 10 minutes for perfect results.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Gradually whisk in ¼ cup of flour and stir for about 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly add 2 cups of milk while whisking, cook for 5-7 minutes until smooth, and season with nutmeg and Dijon mustard.
  4. Cut brioche into cubes and layer half in the baking dish, followed by turkey ham and half of the Gruyère cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  5. Pour the béchamel sauce generously over the layers and cover completely.
  6. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for best flavor or bake immediately for 30 minutes.
  7. In the last 10 minutes of baking, crack 4 eggs on top of the casserole and bake until set to your liking.
  8. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using slightly stale bread is preferred to avoid a soggy casserole. For richer sauce, beat in 4 eggs and ½ cup of heavy cream into the béchamel.

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