Sweet Potato, Smoked Turkey, and Cranberry Croque Madame

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Sweet Potato, Smoked Turkey, and Cranberry Croque Madame

Fluffy buttermilk biscuits are infused with roasted sweet potato, and layered with smoky turkey and a simple cranberry compote. cheesy aged cheddar mornay sauce and a fried dgg provide an American twist on the classic French croque madame.

Prep Time40

Cook Time25

Total Time1 5

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sweet potato smoked turkey and cranberry croque madame

Servings:

Calories: 494kcal

Ingredients

For the Cranberry Compote:

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water

For the Cheese Sauce:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk (I used 1%)
1/2 cup shredded aged cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Additionally:

8 sweet potato biscuits
1 pound of smoked turkey meat sliced thinly
8 eggs fried

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Instructions

Make the Cranberry Compote:

Place the cranberries, water, and sugar in a medium pot and bring to boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cool completely.

Make the Cheese Sauce:

In a small pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat, then sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine. Allow to cook for a minute or so.
Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
Stir in the cheese, a little at a time, allowing it to melt smoothly before each addition.
Stir in the mustard powder, salt, and nutmeg.

Assemble the Sandwiches:

Split the biscuits and top with cranberry compote.
Layer on a few slices of smoked turkey, and sandwich.
Spoon a little (warm) cheese sauce on the plate, and place the biscuit sandwich on top.
Top with a fried egg, and enjoy!

Notes

Sweet Potato Biscuit Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
*Cranberry Compote Recipe adapted from Ocean Spray.

**You will have extra cranberry sauce left over.

***If you do not have buttermilk you can make it! Add 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk; allow to stand for 5 minutes.

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