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Gourmet Croque Madame Chilaquiles

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This Gourmet Croque Madame Chilaquiles recipe is a creative fusion of Mexican and French cuisine. Combining crispy homemade tortilla chips, rich Mornay sauce, savory ham, and runny fried eggs, it’s a decadent brunch dish that elevates traditional chilaquiles with the elegance of a Croque Madame.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup vegetable or avocado oil (plus more if needed)
  • 12 corn tortillas, cut into 8 wedges each
  • 6 slices deli ham, cut into thin lengthwise strips
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (plus more for frying eggs)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese, divided
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning chips)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more for garnish)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
  3. Fry tortilla wedges in batches for 1–2 minutes, flipping once, until golden. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate and season with salt. Repeat until all are fried.
  4. Discard excess oil and carefully wipe out skillet with paper towels.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons butter to skillet over medium heat. Add ham and cook 4–5 minutes until lightly browned and crisp. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
  6. In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until golden.
  7. Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, whisking often, until thickened (about 3 minutes).
  8. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in ½ of the Gruyère cheese, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  9. Return cooled chips to the pan and gently toss to coat in the sauce.
  10. Top with remaining Gruyère cheese and the crisped ham.
  11. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 5–6 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  12. Meanwhile, fry eggs in butter in a separate nonstick pan to desired doneness.
  13. Remove skillet from oven, top with fried eggs and chopped chives.
  14. Serve immediately while hot and gooey.

Notes

  • Use day-old tortillas for crispier chips.
  • Gruyère can be substituted with Swiss or Emmental if needed.
  • Adjust egg doneness to preference—sunny-side up keeps it classic.
  • This recipe is best enjoyed fresh and hot, straight from the oven.

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