Porchetta and Asparagus Croque Madame with Cheddar Mornay Sauce
Croque madame is an essential brunch dish. Inspired by the one we serve at Café RICARDO restaurants, this gourmet version is even more decadent than the original. As all the steps can be done in advance, it’s the ideal dish for entertaining at home. All you have to do is assemble and reheat your croque […]
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk
- 1 cup (100 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 4 slices square brioche bread
- 5 oz (170 g) porchetta or white ham, thinly sliced
- 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed and blanched
- 1 ¼ cups (125 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 eggs
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
- 2 tsp (10 ml) whole-grain mustard
- 6 cups (140 g) mesclun lettuce (see note)
- 3 radishes, various colours, thinly sliced on a mandoline
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute while whisking. Add the milk. Bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Cook for another 2 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat.
- Add the cheese, egg yolk and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix just until the cheese has melted.
Croque madame is an essential brunch dish. Inspired by the one we serve at Café RICARDO restaurants, this gourmet version is even more decadent than the original. As all the steps can be done in advance, it’s the ideal dish for entertaining at home. All you have to do is assemble and reheat your croque madame and cook the eggs at the last minute.