# Croque Madame - Made In

Learn how to make a classic Croque Madame with béchamel, ham, melty cheese, and a sunny-side-up egg, perfect for a decadent brunch or breakfast-for-dinner.

Leave it to the French to take a basic grilled cheese and turn it into something spectacular. This sandwich features thinly sliced ham and melty Gruyére (though you can use any Swiss cheese you like) layered between toasty bread with either béchamel or mornay (béchamel plus cheese) sauce. Leave off the fried egg for a Croque Monsieur, or add it for a Croque Madame. While the French word “croque” translates to crunch and “madame” translates to woman, it is believed the sandwich acquired its name because the egg on top resembles a lady’s hat. This version has added pickles to cut through the richness of the sandwich with a little crunch and acidity.

Our [Carbon Steel Griddle](/products/carbon-steel-griddle/griddle-nl) shines in any grilled cheese situation, especially one this fancy. With the large surface area, it’s easy to toast all 4 sandwiches at once. I highly recommend serving this sandwich with a fresh green salad tossed in a bright vinaigrette (and a little glass of white wine on the side wouldn’t hurt anything either).

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URL: https://madeincookware.com/recipes/croque-madame