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Croque Madame Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Croque Madame Breakfast Casserole for Brunch Bliss

A delightful twist on the classic French sandwich, this Croque Madame Breakfast Casserole is comforting yet elevated for a perfect brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 slices Thick Country French Bread unsliced, crusty bread
  • 1.5 cups Gruyere Cheese grated, or substitute Swiss
  • 8 ounces Smoked Ham diced, can substitute cooked bacon or turkey
  • 6 large Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs quality matters
  • 2 cups Creamy Bechamel Sauce key for creamy taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Additional Gruyere Cheese for topping
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Casserole dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut thick slices of French bread into cubes and toast them for 10 minutes.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan and whisk in 4 tablespoons of flour to make a roux. Gradually add 2 cups of milk and thicken.
  3. Combine toasted bread cubes, diced ham, and 1.5 cups of grated Gruyere cheese in a bowl. Pour in the béchamel sauce and mix well.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle extra Gruyere cheese on top and crack 6 eggs evenly over it.
  5. Bake for approximately 38 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh thyme and black pepper before slicing and serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the fridge before baking.

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