Croque madame
5
Points®
Total time: 15 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Croque madame originated in France and has a ham and cheese bread base that is grilled. A fried egg is the finishing touch to this favourite breakfast loved by all.
Ingredients
Wholemeal bread
160 g, sourdough
Dijon mustard
1 tbs
97% fat-free deli sliced ham
80 g
Extra light cheddar cheese
60 g, grated
Egg(s)
4 medium
Cherry tomatoes
125 g, halved
Rocket
40 g
Oil spray
1 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat grill on high. Cook bread in toaster and spread with mustard. Place on a baking tray. Top with ham and sprinkle with cheese. Cook under grill for 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
2
Meanwhile, lightly spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and heat on medium-high. Crack eggs into pan and cook, covered, for 2 minutes or until whites have set but yolks are soft or to your liking.
3
Place toast onto plates and top with eggs. Add rocket and tomato and season.
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