Croque Madame with an Asian Twist -- Say Cheese Please

A bold new take on the classic Croque Madame that incorporates the Boar’s Head
Bold Ichiban Teriyaki Style Chicken Breast and Boar’s Head Virginia Ham.
This open-faced sandwich is topped with spicy Asian-inspired mayonnaise and
a poached egg.

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Ingredients

• 4 slices Italian bread
• 4 tbsp Butter, unsalted softened
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 4 slices Fontina Cheese
• 4 oz Fresh spinach
• 2 Roma tomatoes sliced
• 8 slices Boar’s Head Bold Ichiban Teriyaki Style Chicken Breast
• 8 slices Virginia Brand Ham
• ¼ cup Mornay sauce
• 4 Soft poached eggs
• 1 cup Real Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Sriracha ( Sriracha is a type of hot sauce or chili sauce made from
  a paste of chili peppers, distilled vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. )

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Instructions

1. To assemble the Croque Madame, lay the 4 slices of Italian bread on a flat, clean
   surface. Spread 1 tbsp of soft butter on each slide of bread, followed by ½ tsp
   garlic powder.

2. In the following order, place ingredients on the slices of bread: 1 slice of Boar’s
   Head Fontina Cheese, 1 oz spinach, 2 slices tomatoes, 2 slices of Bold Ichiban
   Teriyaki Style Chicken, 2 slices of Boar’s Head Virginia Ham, ¼ cup of the Mornay
   Sauce and 1 poached egg.

3. Combine the mayonnaise with the Sriricha sauce, adding more or less Sriracha
   depending on preference. Top each sandwich with ¼ cup of the spicy mayonnaise mixture.

4. Toast in a toaster oven or under a broiler until cheese and sauce is melted and brown.

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Mornay Sauce

Ingredients

• 1½ tbsp All purpose flour
• 1½ tbsp Butter, unsalted
• 1½ cups Whole milk warm
• ½ cup Cream Havarti Cheese grated
• Nutmeg to taste
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Prepare a roux in a small sauté pan over medium heat, by combining the flour
   and butter until a smooth paste is formed. Whisk roux with the warm milk, until combined.
2. Add the grated Boar’s Head Havarti cheese and continue to whisk until there is
   no longer a flour taste.
3. Season to taste with nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Remove from
   heat and keep warm until ready to use.
   

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