Croque-Madame
Croque-Madame with a Twist: A French dinner that will blow you away
French cuisine has a gift for turning even ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary. And that is exactly what happens when you make Croque-Madame at home – an iconic French sandwich that we have elevated this time into an even more aromatic and creamy version.
Silky béchamel sauce pairs with Moutarderie Fallot tarragon mustard, which brings a fresh, subtly herbal note to the whole combination. Add to that crispy bread, pastrami, mozzarella, and a beautifully runny fried egg on top. The result? A dinner that tastes straight out of a cozy Parisian bistro.
If you want to treat yourself to something truly delicious, this is the perfect choice.
🥪 Croque-Madame with Tarragon Mustard
Serves 4 | Prep time: 15 mins | Baking time: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 8 slices of seeded bread
- 4 eggs
- 150 g mozzarella
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 30 g butter
- 30 g flour
- 300 ml milk
- 3 tbsp Fallot tarragon mustard
- 8 slices of pastrami
- Salt, pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven Set it to 200 °C (390 °F) so the croques bake to a nice, crisp golden finish.
2️⃣ Prep the ingredients Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters and slice the mozzarella.
3️⃣ Make the béchamel Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour, and cook briefly. Gradually whisk in the milk and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and turns smooth. Season with two tablespoons of tarragon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble the sandwiches Place 4 slices of bread on a baking sheet. Spread a layer of the mustard béchamel over them. Top with pastrami, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Cover with the remaining 4 slices of bread and spread more béchamel on top.
5️⃣ Bake Bake in the oven for 10 minutes until the top is golden-brown.
6️⃣ Fry the eggs Heat a little oil in a pan and cook 4 sunny-side-up eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
7️⃣ Finish and serve Place a fried egg on top of each croque and serve immediately.
Why we love this recipe?
Croque-Madame is proof that a great dinner doesn't have to be complicated. All you need are quality ingredients, a bit of French inspiration, and in twenty minutes you have a meal on the table that will delight your family and guests alike.