Heart-Healthy Croque Madame
Elevate brunch with the delightful **Heart-Healthy Croque Madame**, a wholesome twist on a French classic that's perfect for those seeking a lighter, nutritious option. This delicious recipe swaps traditional ingredients for heart-conscious choices like whole-grain bread, lean turkey breast, and low-fat Swiss cheese, delivering all the rich flavors you love with a healthier spin. Topped with a velvety, lightly spiced milk-based sauce and crowned with perfectly poached eggs, this baked masterpiece is as elegant as it is easy. Ready in just 30 minutes, this protein-packed dish is ideal for busy mornings or special occasions. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a visually stunning, nutrient-rich treat that redefines sophisticated comfort food. **Keywords**: heart-healthy recipe, light Croque Madame, healthy brunch ideas, low-fat French dish, nutritious comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole-grain bread
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 4 slices Lean turkey breast slices
- 4 slices Low-fat Swiss cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup Low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Brush the slices of whole-grain bread with olive oil on one side only. Place them on a baking sheet, oil side down.
On two slices of bread, spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard each.
Layer the bread with 2 slices of lean turkey breast and 2 slices of low-fat Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, oil side up.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown.
Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the low-fat milk and cornstarch over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Add salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the sauce, and stir well. Keep the sauce warm over low heat while you poach the eggs.
To poach the eggs, bring a saucepan of water to a simmer and add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Create a gentle whirlpool with a spoon and crack an egg into the center of the whirlpool. Cook for about 3 minutes until the egg white is set, but the yolk is still soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and repeat with the second egg.
Remove sandwiches from the oven and transfer them to plates. Spoon the warm sauce over each sandwich.
Top each sandwich with a poached egg and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy Croque Madame!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 471 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 3159 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 87.2 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 1226 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 893 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
