Croque Madame With Spinach Salad

Enjoy a snack supper with a touch of je ne sais quoi, with this indulgent recipe for one

• Cooking Time Prep 5 mins
  Cook 10 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Serves 1

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  504

• Protein

  32g

• Carbs

  22g

• Fat

  33g

• Saturates

  14g

• Fibre

  2g

• Sugar

  3g

• Salt

  3.1g

Ingredients

• 1 thick slice crusty white bread
• 1½ tsp wholegrain or Dijon mustard
• 2 thin slices ham, trimmed of fat
• 50g mature cheddar or other melting cheese, grated
• ½ tsp cider or white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp mild olive oil, plus a little for frying
• 1 egg
• handful baby-leaf spinach from 100g bag
• few cornichons (optional)

Directions

1. Heat grill to high and lightly toast the bread on both sides. Spread 1 tsp mustard over one side, then top with the ham and cheese. Whisk the remaining mustard and vinegar with 1 tsp oil and seasoning.
2. Grill the croque for 3 mins, or until the cheese is bubbling and turning golden. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan. Add a little oil, then crack in the egg and gently fry to your liking. When cooked, lift it on top of the toast. Toss the dressing with the spinach, and cornichons if using, then eat straight away.

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