Croque-monsieur gourmand
This "gourmand" (or "greedy") version of the traditional French toasted sandwich has 3 fillings: fried potato slices, creamed leeks and fried ham.
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Last modified on: May 15th 2016
For 4 pieces, you will need:
8 slices 
3 
1 
3 tablespoons 
4 slices smoked hamHow long does it take?
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 24 min. | 47 min. | 1 hour 11 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1
3 min.
Prepare the bread
Prepare 8 slices bread. If you are using a sandwich-type loaf or long French-style bread stick, leave the slices whole. If using a larger loaf, cut the slices in half (like in the photos).
Stage 2
3 min.
Melt 40 g butter, then use a brush to coat one side of the bread with melted butter.Arrange the slices on a baking sheet, buttered side downwards.
Stage 4
2 min.
Prepare 1 shallot and chop finely.Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into a large frying pan and when really hot, add the chopped shallot, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute without colouring.
Stage 5
3 min.
Add the chopped leeks, salt and pepper again and mix well.Cook for 1 or 2 minutes covered...
Stage 6
7 min.
...then add 150 ml cream and leave uncovered on low heat to reduce.Stage 7
Stage 8
5 min.
Fry the ham
Fry 4 slices smoked ham for 1 or 2 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
Set aside.
Stage 9
10 min.
Fry the potatoes
Slice 250 g cooked potato into thin rounds and pan-fry on both sides in 4 tablespoons olive oil.
Stage 10
2 min.
Assemble the croque-monsieurs
Preheat the oven at 390°F (200°C).Arrange a layer of fried potatoes on half the slices of bread.
Stage 11
3 min.
Top with a layer of creamed leeks.Stage 12
2 min.
Then a slice of fried ham.Stage 13
1 min.
Finish by adding a second slice of bread, buttered side outwards.Stage 14
20 min.
Brown the croque-monsieurs
Cook the corque-monsieurs in the oven for about 20 minutes until the bread is nicely browned on top.
Stage 15
Serve piping hot on its own or with a little lettuce "chiffonade".Remarks
You can use grilled bacon or fried lardons instead of the ham, if you prefer.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
For 4 pieces : 5.21 €
Per piece : 1.30 €
Source: Home made.
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