Prosciutto Croque Madame Sandwiches
with Gouda & a Fried Egg | 2 servings
- Milk
- Soy
- Wheat
- Eggs
We’re somewhat embarrassed to admit that we thought croque madame got its name because it’s simply a croque monsieur with an egg. It’s actually because the fried egg on top resembles a lady’s wide-brimmed hat (lightbulb moment!). Traditionally, these hot sandwiches are made with ham, Gruyère, and bechamel on slices of French white bread. Here, our chefs add a decidedly global spin, baking prosciutto, gouda, and Parmesan with a Dijon cream sauce on sourdough until the bread is crisp and the cheese is bubbling. With the added bonus of a fried egg, it's an indelible comfort—perfect for a cozy lunch or brunch.
Ingredients
¼ ounce
Chives
4 ounce
Cream Sauce Base
(Contains: Milk)
2 teaspoon
Dijon Mustard
4 slice
Sourdough Bread
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
2 slice
Gouda Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Eggs
(Contains: Eggs)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 ounce
Prosciutto
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
Finely chop chives.
In a small bowl, combine cream sauce base and half the mustard. Season with pepper.
Arrange sourdough on a baking sheet in a single layer, 1-2 inches apart. Spread tops with a thin layer of cream sauce. Layer two slices with prosciutto, gouda, and a drizzle of cream sauce. Toast until bread is golden, cheese begins to melt, and prosciutto is lightly browned, 6-8 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Once hot, crack eggs* into pan and cover. Fry eggs until whites are set, 1-2 minutes (they’ll finish cooking in the next step). Season with salt and pepper.
Once everything has toasted 6-8 minutes, remove sheet from oven. Carefully close sourdough slices, sauce sides down, to create sandwiches. Top with half the Parmesan, fried eggs, and a drizzle of cream sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
Return sheet to oven. Bake until cheese melts and eggs are cooked to preference, 2-3 minutes.
Divide croque madame between plates. Garnish with chives and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the delicious taste, though some found it too salty; consider reducing salt or using less prosciutto 🧂.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with a great flavor-to-effort ratio. Some found the instructions a bit confusing.
- Suggestions: Toast bread first for better texture; try broiling for a crispier finish. Consider adding spinach to balance saltiness.
- Portions: Filling for most, though a few wanted larger bread slices or found it light for a full meal.
- Versatility: Works great for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner; some suggested pairing with a side salad.
Reviews from our home cooks
If I could, I would give this 12 stars. The best egg sandwich I have EVER had...and pretty easy to make as well. Worthy of being served in a 5-star very expensive restaurant!
This was great! So easy. I used my toaster oven and it's made it simpler. I did 4 eggs and topped them with each slice having some meat and cheese. I didn't sandwich it together and it was really good. Nice and filling and perfect for our Easter morning.
This is a real treat. The sandwiches were quite large so I added an egg to each one and then cut it in half. Watch it in the oven so that it doesn't overcook but even yolks cooked hard was tasty.
So savory. I liked that they were pretty easy to prepare. It would be nice, though, if for things like this with "cream sauce," a separate ingredient list could be included if I want to prepare the recipe using ingredients I find at the store.
Um...Croque Madame, why have we not met sooner. Out of this world delicious. I can't wait to make this for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day.
Delicious! Prosciutto has enough salt; don't add more. Otherwise it comes out a little salty.
It was really good and full of flavor. I like how simple it is to make.
Very delicious, we had these for breakfast and they were a hit. Very yummy and flavorful!
Very tasty but a little too salty. If I end up making this again in the future I may add a layer of spinach or something to cut down on the saltiness of the prosciutto.
Great flavors divided by low time and effort equals 4 star lunch review.
