Madame Club Sandwich

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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
Preparation

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!

Storage

No form of storage or advance preparation is recommended prior to assembling the madame club sanwich.

Tip

Instead of turkey you can use roasted chicken breast, bacon, or cooked ham — in short, let your inspiration guide you! You can also replace fresh tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes in oil, taking inspiration from our Fried eggs with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, which will make your madame club sandwich even more flavorful!

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