Dairy-Free Croque Madame
Indulge in the rich, savory elegance of a Dairy-Free Croque Madame, a modern twist on the classic French bistro favorite. This recipe swaps traditional dairy-based ingredients for a creamy, velvety sauce made from unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, and a hint of nutmeg, creating a luscious plant-based béchamel. Layered with slices of smoky cooked ham, melty dairy-free cheese, and crispy golden bread, each sandwich is baked to bubbly perfection and crowned with a sunny-side-up egg for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a quick weeknight dinner, this dish proves you don’t need dairy to capture the decadent flavors of Parisian cuisine. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's an irresistible combination of indulgence and dairy-free innovation.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 slices sliced dairy-free bread
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 8 slices thin slices of cooked ham
- 4 ounces dairy-free cheese
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the coconut oil.
Step 3
Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes a paste and slightly golden.
Step 4
Gradually whisk in the unsweetened almond milk, ensuring a smooth consistency.
Step 5
Continue to whisk the mixture until it thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 7
Spread vegan butter on one side of each bread slice.
Step 8
Assemble sandwiches with the buttered sides of the bread facing out: add two slices of ham and a portion of dairy-free cheese between two slices of bread.
Step 9
Place a skillet over medium heat and grill each sandwich until golden brown on both sides and the cheese has melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 10
Transfer grilled sandwiches to a baking sheet and spoon the sauce over each sandwich.
Step 11
Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and lightly browned.
Step 12
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat and fry eggs to your liking (sunny side up is traditional).
Step 13
Top each baked sandwich with a fried egg and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1332.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2498.1 |
| Total Fat 145.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 75.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 864.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6920.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 192.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.0g | |
| Protein 108.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 291.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1534.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1729.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories