Croque madame

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Taste of Home magazine

Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. thinly sliced Gruyere cheese, divided
  • 16 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 1/2 lbs. thinly sliced deli ham
  • 4 to 6 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions

  1. preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place half of the cheese on eight bread slices; top with ham and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with softened butter.

  2. On a griddle, toast sandwiches over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Spread tops with mayonnaise; top with remaining cheese. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet; bake 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

  3. Meanwhile, for eggs, heat 1 Tbsp. butter or griddle over medium-high heat. Break four eggs, one at a time, onto griddle. Reduce heat to low. Cook until desired doneness, turning after whites are set if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place eggs over sandwiches. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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