Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese Sandwich
April 22, 2012
Yay to April and National Grilled Cheese Month! I thought I would feature one of my favorite grilled cheese recipes, Croque Monsieur, from my latest cookbook “400 Best Sandwiches: from Classics & Burgers to Wraps and Condiments”. This French-style ham and cheese sandwich typically has Gruyere or Emmenthal cheese. It originated in France as a fast food snack in cafes and bars. It’s so easy to prepare, and it’s the ideal comfort food. Be sure to check out my lightened up variation as well.
Croque Monsieur
2 eggs, lightly beaten 2
8 slices white or French bread (1⁄2-inch/1 cm thick slices) 8
1⁄3 cup Dijon mustard 75 mL
8 ounce thinly sliced ham 250 g
8 ounce Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced 250 g
1 tablespoon butter 15 mL
2. Place bread slices on a work surface. Spread mustard equally over 4 bread slices. Arrange ham and cheese equally over mustard and top with remaining bread slices, pressing together gently. Dip sandwiches, one at a time, in milk mixture turning to coat.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Fry sandwiches for 3 minutes per side or until golden. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
Tip: This would also be great using an 8 oz (250 g) party bread loaf or any small bread for appetizers.
Variation: To lighten, substitute low-fat milk for the milk and 2 egg whites for the eggs.
Excerpted from 400 Best Sandwich Recipes by Alison Lewis © 2011 Robert Rose Inc. www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.
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