Viral Candied Croissant Croque Madame
Serves 220 mins prep35 mins cook
This recipe transforms stale or not-so-good croissants into a sweet and crunchy base for a rich and creamy Croque Madame, a traditional French sandwich with ham, Gruyère, béchamel, and a fried egg.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll the croissants out until flattened and thin. Evenly spread ¼ tablespoon of butter on each side of both croissants. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the croissants to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, or until golden on one side. Flip the croissants and drizzle the honey evenly over the tops. Once the other side is golden brown, about 5 minutes, flip again so the side with the honey is face-down. Cook until deep golden brown and caramelized, about 3 minutes. Place the candied croissants on the prepared baking sheet, honey-side up. Top each croissant with 2 slices of ham and 2 ounces of Gruyère. Bake the croissants for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and gooey. Meanwhile, make the béchamel: Melt the remaining ½ tablespoon of butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, until fully combined and fragrant. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook, stirring frequently, for about 8 minutes, until the sauce is thick and creamy. Spoon the béchamel over each croissant, then top with the sunny-side up eggs. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chives. Enjoy!View original recipe