Croque-monsieur complet


Croque-monsieur complet
This is a "full Monty" version of the traditional French toasted sandwich: the bread is dipped in beaten egg with cream before cooking, rather like pain perdu, to make the fried bread rich and moist.

The French term "complet" here means "with everything": egg, ham and cheese.
87 K 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
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Last modified on: June 14th 2015
For 4 croques, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 25 min.
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Stage 1 - 5 min.
Croque-monsieur complet : Stage 1

Fry the ham


Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan on high heat.

When really hot, fry the slices of ham on both sides, in batches if necessary.

Stage 2
Croque-monsieur complet : Stage 2

Dip the bread


Prepare the slices of bread by removing the crust, if you prefer, then lay them out in pairs, so that you have top and bottom slices side by side.

Stage 3 - 2 min.
Croque-monsieur complet : Stage 3
Mix 2 eggs and 30 ml liquid cream, salt and pepper with a whisk.

Stage 4 - 1 min.
Croque-monsieur complet : Stage 4
Pour the beaten egg-cream mixture into a plate or shallow dish.

Stage 5 - 2 min.
Croque-monsieur complet : Stage 5
Dip the bottom slice briefly into the mixture...

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Croque-monsieur complet : Stage 6
... then lay it dipped side downwards.

Place a slice of ham and your chosen cheese on top.

Stage 7 - 7 min.
Croque-monsieur complet : Stage 7
Dip another slice into the egg-cream mixture and lay on top of the croque, dipped side upwards.

Make all the croque sandwiches like this, lying them on a baking sheet or chopping board as you go.

Stage 8 - 6 min.
Croque-monsieur complet : Stage 8

Fry the croque-monsieur


Pour 4 tablespoons oil into the same frying pan as you used for the ham, on medium heat.

When really hot, fry the croque-monsieur for about 3 minutes on each side...

Stage 9
Croque-monsieur complet : Stage 9
...until nicely browned.

Serve hot with a green salad on the side.
Remarks
The cheese should preferably be sliced thinly or grated.
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately, once cooked, but freezes well uncooked..
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe630 RDI=240 %4,610 RDI=440 %240 RDI=40 %2,580 RDI=130 %10,810 RDI: 130 %
Per 100 g70 RDI=30 %540 RDI=50 %30 RDI=4 %300 RDI=20 %1,260 RDI: 20 %
Per croque160 RDI=60 %1,150 RDI=110 %60 RDI=9 %650 RDI=30 %2,700 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg, milk, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 croques : 3.40 €
  • Per croque : 0.85 €

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    Posted by gooloo. june 15th 2015 at 08:33 n° 1

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