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Croque Madame Breakfast

Delicious Croque Madame Breakfast Casserole for Perfect Brunch

This Croque Madame Breakfast Casserole transforms the classic French sandwich into a hearty brunch dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 slices Thick country-style French bread Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups Gruyere cheese Shredded
  • 8 oz Smoked ham Sliced
  • 6 large Pete and Gerry's organic eggs
  • 2 cups Milk Can substitute with whole milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 2 cups Bechamel sauce Homemade or store-bought
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Fresh thyme Or dried thyme in smaller amount
  • 1 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting the thick country-style French bread into 1-inch cubes, ensuring a sturdy base that will absorb the egg mixture beautifully.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt until blended and frothy.
  3. Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture, gently stirring until well-coated. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Grease a casserole dish and layer half of the soaked bread mixture, followed by ham, half of the Gruyere cheese, and half of the bechamel sauce.
  5. Repeat the layering with the remaining bread mixture, ham, Gruyere cheese, and bechamel sauce.
  6. Optional: Crack additional eggs on top and sprinkle with thyme and pepper.
  7. Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared a day in advance or frozen for later enjoyment. Adjust seasoning for personal taste, especially with salt due to salty cheese and ham.

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