Delicious Croque Madame Casserole for Ultimate Brunch Bliss

This Croque Madame Casserole combines rich flavors for a comforting and crowd-pleasing brunch dish that transforms the classic French sandwich.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 6 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Calories: 650

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

8-10 slices Brioche Challah or French bread can be used as alternatives.
8 ounces Gruyère Cheese Emmental or sharp cheddar work well too.
6 ounces Turkey Ham Replace with sautéed spinach or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

For the Béchamel Sauce

4 tablespoons Butter Essential for a silky béchamel.
4 tablespoons Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free twist.
2 cups Milk Whole milk or almond milk can be used.
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Enhances the flavor of the béchamel.
1 pinch Nutmeg Adds warmth and depth.

For the Topping

4 large Eggs Essential for the classic finish.
1 cup Heavy Cream Optional for a custard-like texture.

Equipment

Oven
medium saucepan
9x13 inch baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your baking dish.
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 4 tablespoons of flour for about 2 minutes.
Gradually add 2 cups of milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Add Dijon mustard and nutmeg, cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Layer 8-10 slices of slightly stale brioche in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Pour the béchamel sauce over the brioche layers and sprinkle with 8 ounces of shredded Gruyère cheese and 6 ounces of diced turkey ham.
Whisk together 4 eggs with 1 cup of heavy cream, fold into the remaining béchamel, and pour over the layers.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil if necessary.
Remove from the oven, make indentations, and crack 4 eggs on top. Bake for another 10 minutes.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is a make-ahead option perfect for lazy weekends. You can assemble it the night before and just pop it in the oven the next morning.

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