Croque Madame Crepes

• Meat

  • 12 slices Forest ham, black

• Refrigerated

  • 6 Eggs, fried

• Condiments

  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/16 cup Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 2 cup Gruyere cheese
  • 5/8 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Milk, hot

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• ½ cup + 2 Tbsp. milk
• ½ cup water
• 2 Tbsp. melted butter, plus more for cooking
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 cup hot milk
• ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 12 slices Black Forest ham
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 6 fried eggs

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a bowl, whisk together milk, water, and butter. Add in flour and salt; whisk until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Heat a small 6 non-stick skillet to a medium heat. Brush a little bit of butter on the bottom of a pan. Pick up the pan with one hand. Using a ¼ cup measure, spoon a scant ¼ cup of batter into the pan with the other hand. Tilt the pan so the batter covers the entire bottom, and return it to the stove.
• When the edges start to brown, after about 1 to 2 minutes, use a spatula or tongs to flip the crepe over. Cook another minute until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over a medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in hot milk. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Turn the heat on low, and add in Dijon, salt and cheese. Stir until cheese has melted.
• To assemble, sprinkle each crepe with a little bit of shredded cheese. Layer with a piece of ham. Fold the crepe in half. Place on a baking sheet lined with a silpat or parchment paper. Once all the crepes are assembled, pop them in the oven until cheese melts, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove the crepes from the oven and serve two per person on plate. Spoon some of the sauce on top. Top with fried egg.