Croque-Madame

• 1 pound thinly sliced Gruyere cheese, divided
• 16 slices sourdough bread
• 1-1/2 pounds thinly sliced deli ham
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 to 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0. Place half of the cheese on 8 bread slices; top with ham and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with softened butter.
2. On a griddle, toast sandwiches over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Spread tops with mayonnaise; top with remaining cheese. Transfer to an ungreased
3. ; bake 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
4. Meanwhile, for eggs, heat 1 tablespoon butter on griddle over medium-high heat. Break 4 eggs, 1 at a time, onto griddle. Reduce heat to low. Cook until desired doneness, turning after whites are set if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place eggs over sandwiches. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

gruyere cheese, bread, deli ham, butter, mayonnaise, butter, eggs, salt, pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/croque-madame/ (may not work)