Soft Croque-monsieur with 3 cheeses
A croque-monsieur, soft, a bit inspired by French toast, and topped with cheeses before a trip to the oven.
22 K 3.9/5 (7 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
12 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: April 9th 2023
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
24 slices bread - 2
150 g Comté cheese - 3
150 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) - 4
150 g Mimolette - 5
6 eggs - 6
300 g liquid cream - 7
salt - 8
pepper - Total weight: 2,250 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 3 min.
If not already done, cut 24 slices bread (not too thick).
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Grate 150 g Comté cheese, 150 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) and 150 g Mimolette, mix.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Stage 4
Place the slices of bread in a large dish and sprinkle them with the egg-cream mixture, turn them over to soak each side.
Depending on the number of slices, proceed in several times.
Preheat your oven to 210°C (410°F)
Depending on the number of slices, proceed in several times.
Preheat your oven to 210°C (410°F)
Stage 5 - 5 min.
As you do so, place the slices on a baking sheet, possibly protected by a sheet of baking paper.
Stage 6 - 15 min.
Place in the oven for about 15 minutes to start browning the bread slices.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Remove from the oven and top with grated cheese 1 slice on 2...
Stage 8 - 15 min.
...then close the croque-monsieur and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
Stage 9
Enjoy hot or warm.
Remarks
The cheeses to use are to your taste, not necessarily the trio Comté-Parmesan-Mimolette, do not hesitate to innovate.
Keeping: Best eaten fresh from the oven, 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 | 1,890 RDI=730 % | 13,810 RDI=1,300 % | 490 RDI=80 % | 5,770 RDI=290 % | 24,170 RDI: 290 % |
| Per 100 g | 80 RDI=30 % | 610 RDI=60 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 260 RDI=10 % | 1,070 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 160 RDI=60 % | 1,150 RDI=110 % | 40 RDI=6 % | 480 RDI=20 % | 2,010 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 13.65 €
- Per person : 1.15 €
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Liquid cream
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