Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Croque-Monsieur




Preparation : 20 minutes

Cooking : 15 minutes

Appearing on the menu of a Parisian café for the first time in 1910, the croque-monsieur is a hot sandwichon soft white bread, traditionally garnished with ham, béchamel sauce and grated Swiss cheese. Very easy to prepare, this great classic of the French bistro cuisine is also one of the children’s’ favorites !
Ingredients :
30 grams butter (1 ounce)
8 slices white (sandwich loaf) bread
4 slices white ham
Grated Gruyère cheese
Salt and pepper

Preparation :

1. On a first slice of sandwich loaf bread,apply butter.
2.Spread a layer of Gruyère cheese.
3. Add a slice of ham pre-cut to the same dimensions as the bread, and then cover with a second slice of bread. 
4.Spread another  layer of Gruyère cheese over it.
5. Apply butter on the outer sides of bread and grill it so that it gets grill marks.
6.remove from grill and bake in oven for 3 minutes till cheese melts.
7. Serve Hot.

Bon appétit !

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