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 3

10 min.

Prepare the creamed leeks

Prepare 3 leeks and chop finely.

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

You should end up with a creamy leek "fondue" of fairly thick consistency.

Set aside.

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

Nutritional information

How much will it cost?

• For 4 pieces : 5.21 €
• Per piece : 1.30 €

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