French · Lunch
French Ham Cheese and Egg Sandwich (Keto)
A butter-fried keto sandwich on almond-flour bread layered with ham, Gruyere and Emmental cheese, topped with a soft fried egg. Finished with Dijon mustard and a hint of nutmeg, it echoes French croque madame while staying low-carb.
$5
8 minsPrep
10 minsCook
18 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
812Calories
54.2gProtein
62.1gFat
10.1gCarbs
2.9gSugar
4.8gFiber
2289mgSodium
639mgChol
33.7gSat Fat
468mgPotassium
695mgCalcium
3.2mgIron
2.4mcgVitamin B12
0.6mgVitamin C
low-carb
protein-rich
gluten-free-adaptable
keto
Instructions
1
Prep
Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each bread slice. Whisk heavy cream with salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
2
Build
Layer ham and half the Gruyere onto mustard-spread slice, top with second bread slice, spread softened butter on both outer faces.
3
Sear
Fry sandwich in nonstick skillet over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until bread is golden and cheese melts.
4
Fry egg in separate pan over medium-low heat 2-3 minutes until white sets but yolk stays soft and jammy.
5
Plate
Slide sandwich onto plate, top with fried egg, scatter remaining Gruyere and Emmental over top, cut in half, and serve immediately.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz210g, about 5 slices cooked ham
- 2.2 oz60g Gruyere cheese
- 1.4 oz40g Emmental cheese
- 22 large eggs
- 4 slices4 slices keto almond-flour bread
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 tsp2 tsp Dijon mustard
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of nutmeg
