Savory Duck Confit and Gruyère Croque Madame
A luxurious twist on the classic Croque Madame, this dish features tender duck confit layered with rich Gruyère cheese and a velvety béchamel sauce, all crowned with a perfectly fried egg. It's a decadent and deeply satisfying breakfast that evokes the finest French bistros.
Prep Time
50 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
2
Calories
750 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shred the duck confit meat, discarding skin and bone. Set aside.
~5 min - 2
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
~2 min - 3
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
~8 min - 4
Toast the brioche slices lightly on a baking tray in the preheated oven for 3-4 minutes.
~4 min - 5
Assemble the sandwiches: spread a thin layer of béchamel on two slices of brioche. Top with shredded duck confit and half of the Gruyère cheese. Spread more béchamel over the duck, then top with the remaining brioche slices. Spread a final layer of béchamel on top of each sandwich and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyère.
~7 min - 6
Place the assembled sandwiches on the baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
~12 min - 7
While the sandwiches bake, heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the eggs sunny-side up to your desired doneness.
~5 min - 8
Carefully place a fried egg on top of each baked sandwich. Serve immediately.
~2 min
Tips
- For extra crispy duck confit, you can crisp up the shredded meat in a hot pan with a little duck fat before assembling the sandwiches.
- If you don't have duck confit, shredded roasted chicken or even thinly sliced ham can be substituted, though the flavor profile will change.
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