Porcini croque madame
Prep
5 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a recipe I absolutely love when I want something special but don't have much time. This Porcini Croque Madame takes just twenty minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or quick dinner. The porcini mushroom powder adds an earthy umami depth that transforms an already luxurious ham and cheese sandwich into something restaurant quality. Plus, porcini mushrooms are packed with antioxidants and B vitamins, so you're getting a nutritious boost with every bite. It's simple, elegant, and won't strain your budget either.
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Ingredients
- 1 tspporcini mushroom powder
- 2 tbspessential cheese sauce
- 1butter(for spreading)
- 2 slice/sno.1 white sourdough
- 2 tbspgruyère cheese(grated Swiss Gruyère)
- 2 slice/sprincipe italian prosciutto cotto
- 2 tspvegetable oil
- 1clarence court burford browns large free range egg
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to high. Combine the porcini powder and cheese sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
- 2
Butter the bread on both sides, place on a baking sheet and toast under the grill, until golden on 1 side. Remove from the grill, then change the setting from grill to oven, at 200°C, gas mark 6.
- 3
Turn the bread slices over, with the toasted side facing down. Spread 1 piece with the porcini cheese sauce, then top with the grated cheese and prosciutto. Top with the second slice, toasted side up.
- 4
Bake for 5-8 minutes, until the filling is heated through and the cheese has melted. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Fry the egg until the white is opaque with a crispy base. Serve the egg on top of the toasted sandwich. Delicious with a crisp green salad on the side.
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