Croque-monsieur potatoes


Croque-monsieur potatoes
A way to revive potatoes, "croque-monsieur" style: topped with bechamel sauce, ham and cheese, then browned in the oven.
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Last modified on: August 4th 2021
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 3 min.
Croque-monsieur potatoes
Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C).

Cut 1 kg cooked potatoeses in half lengthways.

Stage 2 - 5 min.
Croque-monsieur potatoes
Arrange them cut face downwards on a sheet of baking parchment laid on a baking sheet.

Brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with a little salt.

Stage 3 - 5 min.
Croque-monsieur potatoes
Turn the potatoes over and spread with a generous helping of bechamel sauce.

Stage 4 - 3 min.
Croque-monsieur potatoes
Lay a slice of ham on each one.

Stage 5 - 4 min.
Croque-monsieur potatoes
Finish with a little grated cheese.

Stage 6 - 20 min.
Croque-monsieur potatoes
Bake for about 20 minutes until nicely browned on top.
Remarks
If your potatoes are quite large, carve a hollow with a pommes parisiennes spoon to make room for a little more bechamel sauce, otherwise they might be too dry.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe130 RDI=50 %330 RDI=30 %230 RDI=30 %2,820 RDI=140 %11,820 RDI: 140 %
Per 100 g7 RDI=3 %20 RDI=2 %10 RDI=2 %170 RDI=9 %720 RDI: 9 %
Per person30 RDI=10 %80 RDI=8 %60 RDI=9 %710 RDI=40 %2,960 RDI: 40 %
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: Milk, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 4.80 €
  • Per person : 1.20 €

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