Gluten-Free Croque Madame
Indulge in a delicious and gluten-free twist on the classic Croque Madame. This recipe features layers of gluten-free ham, Gruyère cheese, and a creamy béchamel sauce, all sandwiched between buttery gluten-free bread slices and topped with a fried egg.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Sandwich:
- 8 slices gluten-free bread
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 12 slices gluten-free ham (e.g., Boar’s Head)
- 2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or a suitable gluten-free alternative)
- 4 large eggs
- Fresh chives (chopped for garnish)
- Microgreens (for serving (optional))
- Freshly cracked black pepper (for serving)
For the Gluten-Free Béchamel Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp gluten-free Dijon mustard
- 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
- 1⁄8 tsp ground nutmeg
- Prepare the Béchamel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and whisk until golden. Gradually whisk in milk, mustard, salt, and nutmeg until thickened. Set aside.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread butter on bread slices. Layer ham, Gruyère, and béchamel. Top with another bread slice.
- Cook the Sandwich: In a skillet, fry sandwiches until golden on both sides. Remove and keep warm.
- Fry the Eggs: In the same skillet, fry eggs to desired doneness.
- Assemble Croque Madame: Place a fried egg on each sandwich. Garnish with chives, microgreens, and cracked pepper.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite gluten-free bread, ham, or cheese.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Gluten-free, Croque Madame, Breakfast, French cuisine, Gruyère cheese