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Croque-Monsieur

Croque-Monsieur

Cuisine:French

Course:Lunch

10m prep 5m cook 15m ready

A classic French croque-monsieur: buttered white bread layered with ham and topped with bubbling Gruyère, broiled until golden. Serve warm for a simple, satisfying sandwich.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 8 thick slices hearty white bread
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • (Dijon mustard)
  • 4 thin slices ham (about 3 ounces)
  • ¾ cup grated Gruyère (3 ounces)

Let's Prepare

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Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • 8 thick slices hearty white bread
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • (Dijon mustard)
  • 4 thin slices ham (about 3 ounces)
  • ¾ cup grated Gruyère (3 ounces)

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Preheat the broiler. Lay out on a work surface: 8 thick slices hearty white bread

  2. Step 2.

    Spread 4 slices with: 2 tablespoons softened butter; (Dijon mustard)

  3. Step 3.

    Top with: 4 thin slices ham (about 3 ounces)

  4. Step 4.

    Cover with the remaining slices of bread. Place the sandwiches under the broiler until golden. Turn the sandwiches over and cover with: ¾ cup grated Gruyère (3 ounces)

  5. Step 5.

    Broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden. Serve warm.

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