When your rise and shine needs a little more TLC, maybe it’s time to add a new breakfast sandwich to your lineup. These flavor-packed bites will help start your day off right.
Smothered Ham & Cheese Sandwiches
Fried eggs, creamy fontina cheese, and rich fig preserves up the ante on the classic French croque madame.
Makes 4
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole milk
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup fig preserves
8 slices sourdough bread
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
8 ounces fontina cheese, thinly sliced
8 ounces sliced honey ham
½ cup grated Gruyère cheese
4 Essential Fried Egg (recipe on page 60)
Preheat oven to 450°.
Melt butter in a small cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat.
Whisk in flour until smooth; cook until bubbly, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; cook,
