Croque Monsieur Recipe
The Croque Monsieur recipe, a French dish that is meant for lunch or as a quick snack. The name "croque" means to bite.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 bread slices
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 cheese slices
- 1/2 cup of grated cheese eg. gruyère or emmental
- Slice of ham (use sliced chicken or turkey if you don't eat pork)
- 3 tablespoons of milk
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- Pinch of paprika, chives or nutmeg (optional, select one for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Take 2 bread slices and liberally butter one side of each.
- Place the cheese slices on each piece of bread, on the buttered side.
- Add a piece of ham on top of the cheese.
- Close the sandwich.
- In a bowl, mix grated cheddar (or gruyère) with milk, salt, and pepper.
- Add paprika, chives, or nutmeg for extra flavor to the mixture.
- Apply the mixture to the top of the sandwich.
- Bake in the pan for 10 minutes.
Notes
For a lighter Croque Mademoiselle Recipe:
Follow the same Croque Monsieur Recipe as above, but substitute the cheese and butter for cream cheese and the ham for a slice of lighter meat such as chicken or turkey.
Serve warm with salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 830kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 59gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 2425mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates are approximate. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual.
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