Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/9 checked
2
servings
5 tbsp

butter

melted

1 tbsp

flour

2 cup

milk

1 pinch

sea salt

to taste

1 pinch

freshly grated nutmeg

to taste

4 slice

country bread

1/3-inch-thick

4 slice

French ham

thin

2 slice

Gruyere cheese

thin

2 unit

eggs

fried

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat a two-sided electric griddle on medium-high to high for about 20 minutes, or preheat the oven to 300 degrees and preheat a cast-iron skillet on top of the stove for about 5 minutes.

Step 2
~3 min

Prepare a bechamel sauce: in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter.

Key Technique: Bechamel Sauce
Step 3
~3 min

When bubbles have subsided, add flour and whisk vigorously for 1 minute.

Step 4
~3 min

Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.

Step 5
~3 min

Bring to a boil, and cook until thick.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove from heat, and season to taste with salt and nutmeg.

Step 7
~3 min

Spread two slices of bread generously with sauce.

Step 8
~3 min

Lay two slices of ham on top of each, and top each with a slice of cheese; ham and cheese should slightly overlap edges of bread.

Step 9
~3 min

Top each with a slice of bread.

Step 10
~3 min

In a small saucepan, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter.

Step 11
~3 min

Brush the sandwiches on both sides with butter, making sure that the edges are well covered.

Step 12
~3 min

If you're using a griddle, place cheese side down, close the griddle and cook until the bread is toasted dark and cheese is leaking out and bubbling.

Step 13
~3 min

If you're using a skillet, place sandwiches cheese side down and cook on stove top until well browned, then turn and brown again.

Step 14
~3 min

Transfer skillet to oven, and bake until heated through and cheese is bubbling.

Step 15
~3 min

Meanwhile, fry the eggs in a skillet with little butter.

Step 16
~3 min

Slide one fried egg onto each sandwich.

Step 17
~3 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make the bechamel sauce ahead of time.

Use high-quality ham and cheese for the best flavor.

Don't overcook the eggs.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Bechamel sauce can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with roasted potatoes.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Side salad
Roasted potatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

A classic French comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Brunch
Lunch

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Weekend
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

More French Brunch Recipes

Discover more delicious French Brunch recipes to expand your culinary repertoire

French
Medium
B+

Bacon Quiche Tart

4.2
(1504 reviews)

A savory French Bacon Quiche Tart with a flaky pastry crust and a creamy, cheesy filling. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a tea-time snack.

100 min
350 cal
Gluten-containing
Dairy-containing
75%
70
French
Medium
A-

Quiche Lorraine

4.3
(1085 reviews)

A classic French quiche with a savory custard filling, bacon, and Swiss cheese.

50 min
450 cal
Gluten-containing
Dairy-containing
60%
75
French
Medium
A-

French Quiche

4.1
(1372 reviews)

A classic savory quiche with a rich filling of Swiss cheese, bacon, and cream.

50 min
350 cal
High-fat
60%
75
French
Medium
A-

Custard Tart

4.2
(227 reviews)

A savory custard baked in a pie crust, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. This quiche recipe features a creamy egg filling with your choice of meat and spices.

45 min
350 cal
Gluten-Free (if using a gluten-free crust)
Keto-Friendly (modify ingredients for lower carbs)
60%
75
French
Medium
A-

Quiche Lorraine with Beef and Spinach

4.3
(645 reviews)

A savory quiche featuring a blend of Swiss cheese, ground beef, bacon, mushrooms, onions, and spinach in a creamy egg custard, baked in a flaky pie shell.

75 min
450 cal
High Protein
Comfort Food
70%
75
French
Medium
B+

French Custard Pie

4.0
(433 reviews)

A classic French quiche with a savory custard filling, bacon, and Swiss cheese.

50 min
450 cal
Gluten-free (if using gluten-free crust)
Keto-friendly (in moderation)
60%
75
French
Medium
B+

Savory Custard Tart

4.1
(182 reviews)

A savory egg custard baked in a crust, often with cheese, vegetables, or meat.

60 min
350 cal
Vegetarian (if no meat is added)
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free crust)
70%
75
French
Medium
B+

Savory Pie

4.2
(1938 reviews)

A savory quiche featuring bacon, ham, Swiss and Cheddar cheeses, and a creamy egg custard.

60 min
450 cal
Gluten-Free (if crustless)
Keto-Friendly (if crustless)
75%
70