Croque Madame Egg Bake

Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
1 hr 25 min
Yield
8 servings

The classic French Croque Madame is the inspiration for the flavors in this delicious egg bake.

Croque Madame Egg Bake

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups English muffin bread cubes
  • 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped Swiss chard
  • 3 cups milk
  • 6 Eggland's Best Eggs (Large)
  • 1 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) thinly sliced ham, chopped

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon country-style Dijon mustard
  • 2 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese

Preparation

Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray 2-quart baking dish with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.

Combine bread cubes and 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a bowl; toss to coat.

Spread in an even layer on baking sheet.

Bake, turning cubes halfway through, for 20 minutes or until cubes are crisp and beginning to brown.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling.

Add Swiss chard and cook for 5 minutes or until wilted. Remove from heat.

Combine 3 cups milk, eggs, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; beat with whisk.

Stir in toasted bread cubes, cooked Swiss chard and chopped ham.

Spread egg mixture into prepared baking dish.

Bake for 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in small saucepan over medium heat until sizzling.

Add flour and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 2 minutes.

Stir in 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon mustard with whisk. Cook until bubbly around edges and slightly thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.

Pour sauce over serving of egg bake. Enjoy!

Nutrition

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Information per Serving
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 248
Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Cholesterol 183 mg
Sodium 612 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber trace
Protein 15 g