Rachael Ray’s Deviled Ham Croque Madame

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Rachael Ray's Deviled Ham Croque Madame
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb deli ham , coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 small sprigs fresh parsley
3 tablespoons onions , grated
black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
nutmeg , fresh grated to taste
4 slices thick bread , white or 4 slices brioche bread
16 thin asparagus spears
2 cups gruyere cheese , grated
4 extra large eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
569
Sugar
4g
Fat
34g
Rachael suggests that cooking a pot of rice into a frittata is a great way to pump up leftover rice's flavour for tomorrow's breakfast. Another option is trimmings from a baked or roasted ham. Croque Madame is a French dish of toasted ham and cheese sandwich topped with a fried egg and is an ideal addition to your breakfast menu. The Deviled Ham Croque Madame recipe by Rachael Ray is an excellent variation on the traditional dish because it incorporates asparagus for extra nutrients and flavor. The creamy béchamel sauce in this recipe is the perfect complement to the croque madame. It makes for a creamy and cheesy meal. Moreover, it provides just the right amount of spice and kick to the delicious ham croque madame. The soft and savory egg yolks tie everything together to make a sumptuous and hearty breakfast.

Instructions

1.In a food processor, combine the chopped ham, Dijon mustard, Tabasco, sweet paprika, parsley, grated onion, and black pepper. Pulse until a paste forms.
2.Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the flour and whisk for a few minutes. Add the whole milk and whisk again. Add salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens to a gravy-like consistency.
3.Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toast the bread; place four slices in a casserole dish. Layer each slice of bread with three cooked asparagus spears, smother in as much of the ham paste as you dare, and top with grated cheese.
4.Toast the cheesy asparagus-topped bread until bubbly and gooey.
5.Melt the remaining butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add four eggs, one at a time, and cook until the whites are set and yolks remain runny.
6.Place an egg atop each cheesy-sauced hammy toast and serve.

PROS

This breakfast dish is a filling meal that will keep you full for hours.
The combination of ham, cheese, and egg makes it a good source of protein.

It’s a great way to incorporate veggies into your breakfast.
Asparagus is a great source of vitamins and minerals.

The recipe is easy to follow and can be made with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge or pantry.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe may take some time to prepare, so it’s not ideal for busy mornings.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Asparagus is packed with vitamins and minerals like fiber, vitamin C, and folate. It has diuretic properties and is good for digestion.
Eggs are a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals like vitamin D, iron, and choline. They can help support healthy brain function, eye health, and muscle repair.
Ham is a good source of protein and essential amino acids. It’s also rich in B vitamins and minerals like zinc and selenium. However, high consumption of processed meats like deli ham has been linked to an increased risk of certain health problems like heart disease and cancer.

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