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Keto Croque Madame Recipe

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A rich and cheesy Keto Croque Madame that feels like a French café meal but with no bread and low in carbs. Perfect for the keto diet and super easy to make at home with simple ingredients like ham, cheese, egg, and creamy sauce. Great for breakfast, brunch, or quick weeknight recipes inspo.

Ingredients

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Cheese “Bread”

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

  • 1/2 cup almond flour

  • 1 egg

  • Pinch of salt

  • Pinch of garlic powder (optional)

Filling

  • 4 slices ham

  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Pinch of nutmeg

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

  • 2 eggs

  • Butter for frying

Instructions

  • Mix mozzarella, almond flour, egg, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl to make dough.

  • Heat a non-stick pan. Divide dough into 4 parts. Flatten like small pancakes. Cook 2-3 mins per side until golden. Set aside.

  • In a small pan, melt butter. Add cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1-2 mins until thick.

  • To build sandwich: place one cheese bread slice, then ham, then Gruyère cheese, a little sauce, and top with another cheese bread slice. Warm in pan if needed.

  • Fry eggs in butter until whites set but yolk is still soft.

  • Place fried egg on top of sandwich. Drizzle with more cheese sauce. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Arugula or a small salad goes great on the side.

  • Mustard can be added inside for extra flavor.

  • Best eaten fresh but leftovers can be stored in fridge for 2 days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-croque-madame-recipe/