Le Croque Monsieur Recipe
Jambon, Gruyère, sourdough bread, petite salad
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For the Salad
Method
Preparation of Croque Monsieur
- 1
Assemble the Sandwich
Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. On the unbuttered side, layer ham and grated Gruyère cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- 2
Cook the Sandwich
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. You may need to press down with a spatula for even cooking.
- 3
Melt the Cheese
Once both sides are golden and the cheese is melted, remove from heat and cut the sandwiches in half.
Preparation of Salad
- 4
Prepare the Salad
In a bowl, combine mixed greens and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
