Croque Madame Toast with Bacon & Fried Eggs

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of sandwich bread (toast)

• 4–6 strips of bacon

• 2 slices of ham

• 2 slices of cheese (mozzarella or Gruyère)

• 2 eggs

• A knob of butter

• Salt & black pepper – to taste

• black tea rubs – to taste

• Chopped parsley or scallions – for garnish

• Lettuce & cherry tomatoes – for side

Optional Drink – Strawberry Milkshake:

• 100g fresh strawberries

• 200ml milk

• 1 tbsp honey

• Ice cubes – blend all together until smooth

Instructions:

1. Crisp the Bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet over low heat until golden and crispy. Set aside.

2. Toast the Bread: In the same pan (use bacon fat or add butter), pan-fry both sides of the bread until golden.

3. Assemble & Bake: Layer ham, cheese, and bacon on the toast. Place in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for 3–5 minutes, just until the cheese starts to melt.

4. Cook the Eggs: In the skillet, fry 2 eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set but yolks are still runny.

5. Finish & Serve: Stack the eggs on the toast, sprinkle with parsley, salt, black tea rubs, and pepper. Serve with fresh lettuce and cherry tomatoes on the side, plus a refreshing strawberry milkshake!