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.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
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.
