Croques-Monsieur – a delicious recipe with Gruyere, sour cream, mustard, bread, thin slices, unsalted butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
In a bowl stir together 1 cup Gruyere, the sour cream, the mustard, and the kirsh and spread 1 tablespoon of the mixture evenly over each bread slice.
2
Arrange the ham on 4 of the bread slices and top it with the remaining bread slices, spread side down.
3
Remove the crusts with a sharp knife and spread the tops of the sandwiches lightly with 2 tablespoons of the butter.
4
Invert the sandwiches into a large skillet, spread the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and grill the sandwiches over moderately high heat, turning them once, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until they are golden brown on both sides.
5
Transfer the sandwiches with a metal spatula to a baking sheet, sprinkling them with the remaining 2 tablespoons Gruyere, and broil them under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the Gruyere is just melted.
279
kcal
Calories
23
g
Fat
3
g
Carbs
17
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely grated Gruyere plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling the sandwiches, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 3/4 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard, 3/4 teaspoon kirsch, and more.
Yes, Croques-Monsieur falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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