"You can never have enough butter."

Bonjour! I was craving a Croque Madame this morning and decided to make it for the family. Just one word délicieux (pronunced day-lee-seeuh)! Here is my interpretation of a Croque Madame, I hope you give it a try.

Croque Madame

The Croque Madame is comparable to an American ham and cheese sandwich with the addition of a fried egg on top. My version begins by taking 4 thick slices of bread, fry them in a buttered pan then flip on both sides so the bread slice is saturated in butter. While browning the bread on both sides. Microwave some slices of instant bacon and slice some Brie cheese or whatever type of cheese you prefer. When the bread slices are done put them on a plate and spread Dijon mustard lightly on 2 slices. Place 3 slices of bacon on top of 2 slices of bread then cover each bacon topped bread slice with the cheese and put the Dijon covered bread slice on top. Heat oven at 400°, put more butter in pan and fry 2 eggs. While eggs cook at medium-heat bake sandwich for 5 minutes until you see the cheese melting on the sides. (If the cheese is not melted enough for you increase the temperature to broil and watch the sandwiches so they don't burn.) When the sandwiches are ready place one egg on top of each and season with salt, pepper and thyme. This recipe should make a serving for 2 people. Bonne Consommation!