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LAMB CROQUE-MADAME

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2 portions

Easy

25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 300g boneless leg of Quebec lamb
  • Spices: Garlic powder 15ml - Dried rosemary 15ml
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 slices of bread
  • 1.5 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 4-6 chive sprigs, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 ° F.
  2. Cover the lamb with the spices, salt and pepper.
  3. Place in a baking dish with the fat side up.
  4. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to 350 ° F and cook 22-25 minutes.
  6. Leave to rest for a few minutes before cutting it into thin slices.
  7. Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat.
  8. When the butter is foamy, add the flour and mix for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Add the milk and nutmeg and mix until it becomes a thick sauce. Salt and pepper.
  10. Place 2 slices of bread on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
  11. Add the sliced ​​lamb, half the bechamel sauce and half the cheese.
  12. Close with the other slices of bread. Add the rest of the béchamel sauce and the cheese.
  13. Bake in a 425 ° F oven for about 10-12 minutes.
  14. Meanwhile, cook the fried eggs in a pan.
  15. Serve the eggs on the au gratin breads and garnish with the chives.