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Keto Croque Madame
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
Pancake
1 cup cottage cheese
4 eggs
1 tbsp psyllium husk powder
4 tbsp butter
Toppings
3.5 oz deli ham
3.5 oz gouda slices
2 oz shredded cheddar
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 eggs
Fresh herbs, optional
Few tomato slices, optional
Instructions:
Pancades
1. Whisk egg, cottage cheese and psyllium husk powder in a bowl.
2. Spray with cooking oil while a nonstick pan is medium-low heated.
3. Pour egg mixture and fry, one to two minutes on each side or until set.
4. Take off from the pan and arrange.
Tops
1. Spray with cooking oil and return pan over medium heat.
2. Prepare egg to suit taste. Optional to create a lovely round form by cooking egg in a pancake ring.
3. Put ham, gouda, cheddar cheese, tomato, fried egg and red onion together in a sandwich.
Have fun!
Per Serving
485 cals, 7g carbohydrates, 44g protein, 30g fat
A traditional French sandwich that is both decadent and delicious is the croque madame. Traditionally, this dish consists of slices of buttered bread with gammon and cheese between them. It is then topped with melted cheese, creamy béchamel sauce and a well cooked egg. Although it’s a sumptuous and cosy dish, people on a ketogenic diet may find it difficult to consume due to its high-fat contents and bread foundation. But worry not—there is a low-carb method to savour all the tastes and textures of a croque madame. The classic recipe for Croque Madame is transformed into a dish that is equally enjoyable and ideal for a ketogenic diet in this keto version.
The bread is essential to creating a delicious and keto-friendly Croque Madame. In place of the usual, high-carb white bread, this variation uses a low-carb loaf made with eggs, almond flour, and a little amount of psyllium husk. Soft and fluffy, this keto bread withstands the rich flavours of the sandwich rather well. You may purchase high-quality keto bread at your neighbourhood supermarket or prepare your own at home. The end product is a base that tastes and feels just as good as regular bread, but without the added carbohydrates.
Making the fillings is the next step after making your keto bread. Place slices of gammon and Gruyère or Swiss cheese in between each piece of bread to begin. These cheeses melt beautifully and have a nutty, creamy flavour that goes well with the gammon, which makes them perfect for this recipe. A keto-friendly béchamel sauce is necessary to give the sandwich its distinctive richness. A rich, creamy sauce with little carbohydrates is produced by replacing the flour in traditional béchamel, which is created with butter and almond or coconut flour. In a saucepan, melt the butter, mix in the flour alternative, then whisk in heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk to thicken the sauce gradually. For a taste of true France, add a touch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper for seasoning.
When the béchamel is ready and your sandwich is put together, it’s time to cook. In a skillet with a little butter heated, carefully cook the sandwich until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden. Next, cover the sandwich with a rich, creamy layer by pouring the béchamel sauce on top. Lastly, top the sandwich with a little extra grated cheese and broil it until the cheese turns brown and bubbling.
To keep the yolk soft and juicy, fry the egg sunny-side up. The yolk, when poured on top of the sandwich, forms a thick, velvety sauce that unifies every component. The yolk combines with the cheese, gammon and béchamel as you cut into the sandwich, making it a very decadent experience.
The flavour of the classic meal is retained in this keto version of Croque Madame, which also makes it suitable for people following a low-carb diet. This meal is ideal for a special breakfast, brunch, or even a cosy evening because it seems opulent and decadent. You can maintain your keto diet while still savouring all the delicious flavours and textures of this French classic by making a few wise choices. Try this keto version of Croque Madame the next time you’re craving something rich and indulgent, and enjoy the flavour of France in every bite.