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 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet potato smoked turkey and cranberry croque madame
Servings: 8
Calories: 494kcal
For the Cranberry Compote:
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!
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.
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 2651IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 3mg