Croque madame with spinach salad
Ingredients
- Step 1 1 thick slice crusty white bread
- Step 2 1½ tsp wholegrain or Dijon mustard
- Step 3 2 thin slices ham , trimmed of fat
- Step 4 50g mature cheddar or other melting cheese, grated
- Step 5 ½ tsp cider or white wine vinegar
- Step 6 1 tsp mild olive oil , plus a little for frying
- Step 7 1 egg
- Step 8 handful baby-leaf spinach from 100g bag
- Step 9 few cornichons (optional)
Calories: 504
Carbohydrate: 22 g
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 33 g
Cook time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
TAGS
Dinner
Lunch
Main course
french
Josh Eagleton
10-30 minute
600 kcal or less
Breakfast
Brunch
Croque monsieur
egg
egg
french
Good Food
Ham
Indulgent
Indulgent
Lunch
Main
Mature cheddar
Posh cheese on toast
Quick
Snack
Toasted sandwich
White bread
Directions
- Step 1 Heat grill to high and lightly toast the bread on both sides. Spread 1 tsp mustard over one side, then top with the ham and cheese. Whisk the remaining mustard and vinegar with 1 tsp oil and seasoning.
- Step 2 Grill the croque for 3 mins, or until the cheese is bubbling and turning golden. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan. Add a little oil, then crack in the egg and gently fry to your liking. When cooked, lift it on top of the toast. Toss the dressing with the spinach, and cornichons if using, then eat straight away.