Madame Club Sandwich
- Energy Kcal 775
- Carbohydrates g 55.5
- of which sugars g 7.33
- Protein g 39.7
- Fats g 43.8
- of which saturated fat g 17.08
- Fiber g 4.2
- Cholesterol mg 210
- Sodium mg 888
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 30 min
- Cook time: 15 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Average
PRESENTATION
When you think of a madame club sandwich, picture a fun mash-up of American and French flavors. It's got that classic club sandwich stack, but with a twist—a crispy fried egg on top, just like a croque madame. The layers? Crunchy toasted bread with a mix of tender ingredients—smoky ham, juicy turkey, or maybe rich salmon if you are feeling adventurous. Seriously good. Some go for chicken or seafood, which is great because this French sandwich recipe is super versatile.
And listen, what really makes it pop is its ability to dance between the gourmet vibe of a French bistro and that chill street food feel. Every bite? Golden toast, melty cheese, savory meats, and that runny yolk—so so indulgent. Perfect for brunch, for real. Plus, a few French touches like a dash of béchamel sauce or Gruyère cheese make it even better. Fans of the ham and cheese sandwich will love how this levels it up into a real brunch treat.
Some might switch the fried egg for scrambled, or throw in some tangy mustard or fresh greens for extra zing. Unlike a croque monsieur, this one's got that egg on top, giving you the rich, melty goodness of a classic French sandwich. Whether you're enjoying it in a cozy café, on a busy street, or just chilling during a laid-back brunch, the madame club sandwich nails that sweet spot between the familiar and the unexpected. It's a dish begging for different flavors, making sure each crispy bite surprises you. And here's the thing—can't go wrong with that.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 2 sandwiches
- Pane rustico bread 10.5 oz (300 g)
- Turkey breast 7 oz (200 g) - roasted
- Gruyere cheese 1 ¾ cup (200 g)
- Cluster tomatoes 1
- Eggs 2
- Spinach 0.7 cup (20 g)
- Peperoni peppers in oil 3.5 oz (100 g) - roasted
- Butter 2.8 tbsp (40 g)
- Mayonnaise 5.7 tbsp (80 g)
- Smoked paprika 1 spoonful
How to prepare Madame Club Sandwich
To prepare the madame club sandwich, start by spreading butter on 6 slices of bread about 5/8 inch thick 1. Transfer them to a hot nonstick skillet and toast them for a couple of minutes 2, turning halfway through cooking 3.
Set them aside 4 and move on to the rest of the preparations. Thinly slice the cheese 5 and then the tomato 6.
Pour the mayonnaise into a bowl and flavor it with smoked paprika 7, then mix well and spread it on the toasted slices 8. Assemble the first layer by placing a few slices of cheese and tomato 9,
baby spinach leaves 10 and roasted peppers in oil 11. Close with the second slice of bread 12
and compose the second layer with mayonnaise 13, tomatoes 14, cheese 15,
slices of turkey 16 and finish with baby spinach leaves 17. Finally close with the last slice of bread 18.
Melt a pat of butter (about 1 tbsp) in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat 19 and when the bottom is sufficiently hot add the sandwiches 20. Toast them for about 3 minutes on one side, keeping them covered with a lid 21,
halfway through cooking flip them and continue for another 2 minutes, still covered 22. When the sandwiches are ready, set them aside and, in the same lightly greased skillet, cook the eggs for a couple of minutes 23. Cut the two sandwiches in half and place your fried eggs on the two halves of your madame club sandwiches and they're ready to enjoy: enjoy your meal 34!