Thomas Keller’s Croque Madame

Name: Thomas Keller’s Croque Madame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches (or 2, depending on whether you double stack)
Ingredients: 8 slices brioche bread; 30g (1 oz) unsalted butter, softened; 8 thin slices cooked ham; 8 slices Swiss cheese; vegetable oil, for frying; 4 large eggs; finely chopped chives, to serve; Mornay sauce; 45g (1.5 oz) unsalted butter; ½ cup diced onion; sea salt; 25g (0.8 oz) plain (all-purpose) flour; 2 cups cold milk; 1 cup double (heavy) cream, or as needed; 1 bay leaf; 3 black peppercorns; 3 whole cloves; pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; pinch of ground white pepper, plus extra for seasoning; 35g (1 oz) grated Comte or Emmental cheese

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Total Time

1h 15m

This indulgent Croque Madame recipe from Thomas Keller features layers of brioche, ham, Swiss cheese, and a rich Mornay sauce, all topped with a fried egg. The perfect combination of savory and creamy, this dish is sure to impress with its French-inspired flavors and decadent taste.