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A Croque Madame Toastie Cup cut open with a soft egg center, cheese, ham, and bread.

Muffin Tin Breakfast Croque Madame Toastie Cups

Croque Madame Toastie Cups are mini muffin tin breakfast cups made with white bread, ham, creamy cheese sauce, eggs, and melted cheese. They are rich, savory, and perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: French-inspired
Calories: 305
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk 300 ml
  • 1/3 cup grated Gruyere cheese cheddar, or tasty cheese (35 g), plus extra for topping
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
For the Toast Cups
  • 6 large slices fresh white bread
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter salted or unsalted
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 oz leg ham chopped (100 g)
  • Extra grated cheese for topping
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped
  • Freshly ground nutmeg

Equipment

  • 6-cup muffin tin
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Pastry brush
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 6-cup muffin tin well.
  2. Cut the crusts off the bread slices and gently flatten each slice.
  3. Brush the bread with melted butter, then press each slice into a muffin cup.
  4. Bake the bread cups for 5 minutes to help them hold their shape.
  5. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
  7. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking until smooth.
  8. Cook until the sauce thickens, then stir in cheese, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Add chopped ham into each bread cup.
  10. Spoon a little cheese sauce over the ham.
  11. Crack 1 egg into each cup.
  12. Sprinkle extra grated cheese on top.
  13. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the cheese is melted.
  14. Garnish with parsley and a little nutmeg. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2mg

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Notes

  • Use fresh soft bread so it presses easily into the muffin tin.
  • If your eggs are large, remove a little egg white before adding them to the cups.
  • Bake longer if you prefer firm egg yolks.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.

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