A French ham and cheese sandwich bound with béchamel sauce, topped with melted Gruyère and finished with a fried egg. The creamy sauce and rich cheese create a luxurious, open-faced or closed sandwich.
Original recipe: www.tasteofhome.com
Croque-Madame has a high glycemic load of 37.8 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.
The primary glycemic load contributors are country bread (GL 31.9), all-purpose flour (GL 4.0), 2% milk (GL 1.8). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.