Croque-monsieur (Ham and Cheese Grilled Sandwich)

 

                You can make a croque-madame, by adding a fried egg on the croque-monsieur. You can also spread the croques with tomato or basil pesto, replace the ham on the bone with smoked ham and the Gruyère with mozzarella.

For 2 servings

• 4 slices of bread
• 2 slices of ham on the bone
• 2 slices of Gruyere cheese
• 15 ml butter

1. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2. Take 2 slices of sandwich bread and place on each of them 1 slice of ham; then add 1 slice of cheese.
3. Then close the croque-monsieur with the remaining slices of bread.
4. Butter the outer part of the slices of sandwich bread and arrange the croque-monsieur on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10 minutes or use a sandwich maker and bake for 4 minutes.
6. Enjoy the hot croque-monsieur accompanied by a green salad.

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