8 Slices of Bread (a toastie loaf is great for this)
125g Cooked Sliced Ham
125g Grated Cheese
Dijon Mustard
Butter
Salad Leaves, Tomatoes and Chips to serve
For The Madame Version You'll Also Need
4 Eggs
A Splash Of Oil
A Jar of Bechamel Sauce (optional)
Equipment
1 Frying Pan
2 Knifes for spreading butter and mustard
The Good Bit
- Spread a little mustard over 4 slices of bread and then place 1/4 of the ham on each slice, cover this with a helping of the grated cheese (you should use up only half the cheese at this stage)
- Top these four slices with the remaining bread, making four nice thick sandwiches, butter the top slice and place under a grill until brown then turn over, sprinkle on the rest of the grated cheese and grill until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown.
- You can serve at this point but if you are going for croque madame you need to fry your four eggs in a little oil then place on top of the toasted sandwich and drizzle a little bechamel sauce over the top.
- Serve with the salad leaves, a few cherry tomatoes and a helping of chips.
