(WSVN) - How does a classic sandwich with a French twist sound? That’s what’s cooking, as we grab a Bite with Belkys.

The Chef: Benoit Rablat
The Restaurant: La Fresa Francesa, Hialeah
The Dish: Croque Madame

Ingredients:
Sliced White bread
Bechamel
Gruyere cheese (or Swiss)
Ham
Egg

Bechamel Ingredients:
1/8 lb of butter
1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of milk
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of pepper
1 pinch of ground nutmeg

Method of Preparation:

  • Melt the butter on low heat.
  • When melted, slowly add the flour and whisk vigorously in order to avoid chunks. The flour should be added very slowly to the pan.
  • When you obtain a smooth texture, slowly add the milk.
  • Finish the bechamel with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Place the bread on a sheet pan.
  • Spread the bechamel on two slices of bread. Top each slice with a hand full of Gruyere.
  • Place in the oven preheated at 350 for 7 minutes.
  • After taking the bread out of the oven, place a slice of ham on top of the bread and put it back in the oven for 1 minute so the ham will be warm.
  • Place it for 30 seconds under the oven broiler.
  • Finish the dish by frying an egg and placing it on top of the sandwich.
  • Add sea salt and cracked black pepper.

La Fresa Francesa
59 W 3rd St, Hialeah, FL 33010
(786) 717-6886
https://www.lafresafrancesabistro.com/

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