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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.

RECIPE TIPS
USE UP THE SPINACH: FAST SPINACH SOUP FOR ONE

Finely chop 2 spring onions and 1 small garlic clove, then soften in a knob of butter for 3 mins. Add 1 floury potato, grated and 150ml each milk and stock, then simmer for 5 mins. Add the remaining spinach from the bag, stir until wilted, then whizz until smooth with a stick blender. Season and serve.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2010

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A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings

gemessex

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Quick and tasty with basic store-cupboard ingredients :)

bruce_watt1

This isn't exactly an authentic Croque Madame - you're missing the Gruyere Cheese and the sauce, made with melted butter, flour, nutmeg, salt, pepper and grated Gruyere cheese.

livster

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Never mind Bruce if it's not exactly authentic, it is still quick, easy and tasty and I didn't have any gruyere cheese to hand. As has already been suggested it is quite a good lunch idea and it doesn't take long.

dunning34

Instead of using mustard at the start of the recipe, I made a Welsh rarebit with mustard ,cream and a dash of worceter sauce then spread on the ham lightly and followed the rest of the recipe. A slight change but very tasty

dunning34

An excellent lunch recipe for hungry adults.

Pat

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