How to Make Madame Cristo - Grilled Ham and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Madame Cristo is a delicious twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich. This grilled ham and cheese sandwich is not only easy to make, but it's also incredibly flavorful and satisfying. The combination of savory ham, melty cheese, and golden-crisp bread make this dish a perfect option for a quick and tasty meal.

With simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create a gourmet-style sandwich that rivals anything you'd find in a restaurant. Whether you're looking for a flavorful ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 4 slices white bread
  • 8 thin slices Havarti cheese
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced honey baked ham, halved
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon champagne vinegar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches

  • Combine egg, heavy cream or milk, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and lemon zest in a bowl. Mix until batter is thin and runny. (Add 2 tablespoons more milk or cream if needed.)
  • Toast bread until lightly browned. Add Havarti cheese to each slice. Divide ham between two sandwiches. Bring the two halves of the sandwich together and place into the batter. Flip several times to coat evenly; place on a plate. Repeat with second sandwich.
  • Fill a large saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. In the meantime, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches in the hot butter until outside is browned and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, reduce saucepan heat to medium-low, pour in vinegar, and keep the water at a gentle simmer. Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slip it into the simmering water, holding the bowl just above the surface of water. Repeat with second egg. Cook until the egg white is firm and the yolk has thickened but is not hard, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer sandwiches to plates and dust with cayenne pepper. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, and place onto each sandwich. Dust with cayenne pepper.
  • Nutrition

    903 cal.

    • Total Fat: 70g
    • Saturated Fat: 40g
    • Cholesterol: 566mg
    • Sodium: 2136mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 492mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 254mg