Simple Croque Madame

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 thicks slices white bread
• 2 slices ham
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the cheese once it is melted. Dip each slice of bread into the melted cheese, coating both sides.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place one slice of bread into the skillet and top with 2 slices of ham. Place the second piece of bread on top. Fry until golden on each side, then remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. 3

   Fry the egg in the hot skillet to your liking: easy, medium, or well done. Place the fried egg on top of the sandwich and serve.