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English Muffin Croque Madame Recipe

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This English Muffin Croque Madame is a delightful twist on the classic French sandwich, featuring toasted English muffins, savory turkey slices, a creamy cheesy mornay sauce, and topped with perfectly poached or fried eggs. It’s a comforting brunch or lunch option that’s easy to prepare and bursting with rich flavors.

Ingredients

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Mornay Sauce

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Flour
  • 1 C. Reduced Fat Milk
  • 8 Oz. Shredded Gruyere
  • 2 Oz. Shredded Parmesan
  • Dash of Ground Nutmeg
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste

Sandwich Assembly

  • 6 Light English Muffins, Toasted
  • 6 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 6 Slices Turkey (Boar’s Head Maple Turkey Breast recommended)
  • 6 Poached or Fried Eggs

Instructions

  1. Make the Roux and Start the Sauce: In a small pan, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour and cook for about a minute to form a roux, which will thicken the sauce.
  2. Add Milk to Form Béchamel: Slowly whisk in 1 cup of reduced fat milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, and bring the mixture to a gentle bubble until it starts to thicken.
  3. Add Cheese and Seasoning: Remove the pan from heat and stir in 8 ounces of shredded Gruyere cheese, 2 ounces of shredded Parmesan cheese, and a dash of ground nutmeg. Stir until the cheese melts completely. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Prepare the English Muffins: Toast 6 light English muffins. Spread 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard on the inside top half of each toasted muffin.
  5. Cook the Turkey: Fold each slice of turkey to match the size of the English muffins. Heat in a small skillet over medium heat until warmed through, then layer one slice on the bottom half of each English muffin.
  6. Assemble the Sandwich: Place the top halves of the English muffins, with the Dijon side down, onto the turkey slices to form a sandwich.
  7. Add the Eggs: Place one poached or fried egg on top of each assembled English muffin sandwich.
  8. Top with Mornay Sauce: Evenly spoon the warm mornay sauce over each egg-topped sandwich, allowing the cheesy sauce to cover the top.
  9. Serve: Enjoy immediately, optionally garnished with chopped green onions for added color and flavor.

Notes

  • For best results, use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded for better melting and flavor.
  • You can substitute the turkey with ham or Canadian bacon for a more traditional Croque Madame taste.
  • Poached eggs provide a classic delicate texture, but fried eggs with runny yolks work perfectly as well.
  • This recipe can be doubled or halved easily to serve more or fewer guests.
  • Adding chopped green onions or fresh herbs as garnish adds a nice freshness to the rich dish.

Keywords: Croque Madame, English Muffin Sandwich, Mornay Sauce, Turkey Sandwich, Brunch Recipe, Cheese Sauce, Poached Eggs

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