Croque madame

Ingredients

2 thick slices wholemeal bread

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

25g shaved smoked leg ham

30g thinly sliced gruyere cheese

1 tablespoon polyunsaturated margarine

1 egg

2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Method Notes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Step 2

Place 1 slice of bread on a board. Spread with mustard. Top with ham and cheese. Top with remaining slice of bread.

Step 3

Melt half the margarine in a small, non-stick frying pan over medium heat (see note). Cook sandwich for 2 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to prepared tray. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Step 4

Meanwhile, melt remaining margarine in pan over medium-high heat. Cook egg for 2 to 3 minutes or until white is set and yolk still soft.

Step 5

Top sandwich with egg. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve.

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