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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.
79 K 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
3.55 €
4 pieces
6 IngredientsLast modified on: March 6th 2020
For 4 pieces, you will need:
- 1
8 slices bread - 2
40 g butter - 3
200 g leek fondue - 4
4 slices smoked ham - 5
250 g cooked potatoes - 6
4 tablespoons olive oil - Total weight: 1,070 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Cooking: 35 min.
All in all: 50 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.
Arrange the slices on a baking sheet, buttered side downwards.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Fry the ham
Fry ing6 for 1 or 2 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
Set aside.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 10 min.
Fry the potatoes
Slice ing7 into thin rounds and pan-fry on both sides in ing8.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 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 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Top with a layer of creamed leeks.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 2 min.
Then a slice of fried ham.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 1 min.
Finish by adding a second slice of bread, buttered side outwards.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 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 10
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.
Keeping: Best eaten immediately, but can be reheated.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 650 RDI=250 % | 4,840 RDI=460 % | 510 RDI=80 % | 2,630 RDI=130 % | 11,000 RDI: 130 % |
| Per 100 g | 60 RDI=20 % | 450 RDI=40 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 250 RDI=10 % | 1,030 RDI: 10 % |
| Per piece | 160 RDI=60 % | 1,210 RDI=110 % | 130 RDI=20 % | 660 RDI=30 % | 2,750 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 pieces : 3.55 €
- Per piece : 0.90 €
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