
Croque madame with spinach salad
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 1
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- 1 thick slice crusty white bread
- 1½ tsp wholegrain or Dijon mustard
- 2 thin slices hamtrimmed of fat
- 50g mature cheddaror other melting cheese, grated
- ½ tsp cider or white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp mild olive oilplus a little for frying
- 1 egg
- handful baby-leaf spinachfrom 100g bag
- few cornichons(optional)
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal504
- fat33g
- saturates14g
- carbs22g
- sugars3g
- fibre2g
- protein32g
- salt3.1g
Method
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.