Simple Croque Madame

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 1
Yield: 1 servings

Description

This recipe is a favorite in my family! I take a French class and I bring these little sandwiches to the French meeting. This typical French delectable is always on the menu in little French cafes.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 thick slices white bread
2 slices ham
1 egg

Directions

1 Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the cheese once it is melted. Dip each slice of bread into the melted cheese, coating both sides.
2 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place one slice of bread into the skillet and top with 2 slices of ham. Place the second piece of bread on top. Fry until golden on each side, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
3 Fry the egg in the hot skillet to your liking: easy, medium, or well done. Place the fried egg on top of the sandwich and serve.