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This recipe, which first appeared in France, can be used to make two dishes at once, which are practically the same and are hot sandwiches with ham and cheese. They are usually eaten as a light breakfast or used as an appetizer. The main difference is that a fried egg is placed on the Croque Madame, making the sandwich look like a woman's hat.

Step 1

Fry the bread. Cut the cheese and ham into round or square slices. Spread butter on the bread and fry it for 3 minutes until golden brown on one side. Turn the pieces of bread over and put a slice of cheese on 2 of them. Cover the pan with a lid and wait 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.

Step 2

Make sandwiches. Place a slice of ham on top of the cheese, then a leaf of lettuce and another slice of cheese on top. Cover both sandwiches with the remaining bread and toast, covered, for about a minute. For the croque madame, fry an egg in vegetable oil and place it on one of the sandwiches.