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Lighter Croque Madame
FrenchBreakfastComfort foodHigh protein

Lighter Croque Madame

22 minPrep time
2Servings
480Calories
32gProtein
Ingredients
  • 2 slices wholegrain bread
  • 4 slices lean ham
  • 60g grated gruyère
  • 200ml milk
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
  1. 1

    Make a thin béchamel: whisk flour into warm milk, simmer 3 min, stir in mustard and half the cheese.

  2. 2

    Top each slice of bread with ham, the sauce and remaining cheese.

  3. 3

    Grill 4 min until golden.

  4. 4

    Fry the eggs and set one on each croque.

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