Healthy Croque Madame
A great way to reinvent the croque-madame in a healthy and tasty way.
Preparation
15 min
Total
25 min
2
Servings
MADE WITH
Bon Matin® No Sugar, No Fat Added Multigrain Bread
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bon Matin™ No Fat, No Sugar Added Multigrain Bread
- 1/2 tbsp (7.5 mL) butter
- 1/2 tbsp (7.5 mL) flour
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) 1% milk
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 6 big portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups (500 mL) fresh spinach
- 2 slices light Swiss-type cheese
- 2 tsp (10 mL) butter or cooking spray
- 2 eggs
- Fresh thyme
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 tbsp butter.
- Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add the milk while whisking.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly or until the béchamel is thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan.
- Add mushrooms and grill over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, turning only once.
- Add spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until it has wilted.
- Remove from heat and add the béchamel sauce. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mixture on two slices of Bon Matin™ Multigrain Bread.
- Close with remaining slices.
- Add one slice of cheese to each sandwich.
- Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 teaspoons of butter in a skillet and cook your eggs.
- Ideally runny, but you can cook them to your preference.
- Remove the sandwiches from the oven and place your eggs on top of the cheese.
- Add a few thyme leaves and enjoy.
