Croque Monsieur Style Monte Cristo Croutons with Fr

Name: Croque Monsieur Style Monte Cristo Croutons with Frisee Salad and Shallot Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons grated shallot; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large heart romaine lettuce, cleaned and sliced 3/4-inch thick; 1 large head or 2 small heads frisee lettuce; 5 tablespoons butter; 2 rounded tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; Grated nutmeg; 8 slices good quality white bread; 8 slices Gruyere; 8 slices baked ham; 3 whole eggs

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons grated shallot
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large heart romaine lettuce, cleaned and sliced 3/4-inch thick
1 large head or 2 small heads frisee lettuce
5 tablespoons butter
2 rounded tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
Grated nutmeg
8 slices good quality white bread
8 slices Gruyere
8 slices baked ham
3 whole eggs

1
Preheat a griddle pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
2
Whisk together the marmalade, shallot, 1 tablespoon of the Dijon mustard and vinegar, in a small bowl.
3
Add the extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream, while whisking, and then season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
4
Set aside.
5
Combine the romaine with the frisee on large platter or in a shallow bowl.
6
Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a sauce pot over medium heat, then whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
7
Whisk in 1 1/3 cups of the milk and cook until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
8
Season the sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste.
9
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of mustard and turn off the heat.
10
Spread 4 slices of bread with the white sauce and top each with a slice of cheese, 2 slices folded ham, another slice of cheese.
11
Spread the remaining bread with sauce and cover the sandwiches.
12
Trim the crusts, if you prefer, then quarter the sandwiches.
13
Beat the eggs with the remaining milk in a shallow bowl and dip the sandwiches in the batter as you add them to the griddle.
14
Wipe the griddle with butter nested in a paper towel before you start adding the sandwiches.
15
Griddle the sandwiches until deep golden, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
16
Toss the salad with the dressing and divide it among 4 plates.
17
Arrange 4 Croque Monsieur Monte Cristo croutons on top of each salad and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons orange marmalade, 2 tablespoons grated shallot, 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Croque Monsieur Style Monte Cristo Croutons with Frisee Salad and Shallot Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Croque Monsieur Style Monte Cristo Croutons with Frisee Salad and Shallot Vinaigrette

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