Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Croque Madame Sandwiches 3.7 (13) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 22, 2018 Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Yield: 8 Your typical grilled cheese just got a tres chic update thanks to the addition of ham, nutty gruyere, and a fried egg. Ingredients ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 16 slices thin white sandwich bread ¼ pound Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced ½ pound thinly sliced deli ham Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 large eggs Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread 1/2 teaspoon butter on each bread slice and place 8 slices, butter side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Divide cheese and ham evenly among slices, season with salt and pepper, and top with remaining bread slices, butter side up. Bake until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt 2 teaspoons butter over medium. Cook 4 eggs until whites are set and yolks are still runny, about 4 minutes; transfer to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining butter and eggs. Top each sandwich with 1 egg. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Con Poulos Originally appeared: Everyday Food, May 2011 Rate It PRINT