Croque Madame and Variations

This adaptation turned heads at the supper table.  The inspiration...a great big thank you to Fine Cooking!

I was not familiar with the Croque Madame.  After checking with various sources, including Wiki,  I found easiest English definition would be a grilled cheese sandwich.   This opened a door and the wheels began to turn.  

My taste buds were ready for a bacon cheeseburger and the inspiration began.  

The base of my creation was a toasted rye slice, 

topped with fresh mesculin and ranch dressing.  

I find the best method for bacon is using the oven 

on a rack at 375F for 12-15 minutes.   

No mess and perfectly flat bacon!  

I grilled a sirloin patty until medium well, topped with the fried egg with cheddar cheese under the egg.  Topped with fresh parsley to finish.  

What a great combination of flavors...and the bacon cheeseburger urge was satisfied!  Yum...and this will be a keeper.  

                      The soft cooked egg provides a wonderful "sauce" for the entree!