Croque-monsieur gourmand


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: March 6th 2020
For 4 pieces, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Cooking: 35 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Stage 1 - 3 min.
Croque-monsieur gourmand

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.
Croque-monsieur gourmand
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 - 5 min.
Croque-monsieur gourmand

Fry the ham


Fry ing6 for 1 or 2 minutes on each side until nicely browned.

Set aside.

Stage 4 - 10 min.
Croque-monsieur gourmand

Fry the potatoes


Slice ing7 into thin rounds and pan-fry on both sides in ing8.

Stage 5 - 2 min.
Croque-monsieur gourmand

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.
Croque-monsieur gourmand
Top with a layer of creamed leeks.

Stage 7 - 2 min.
Croque-monsieur gourmand
Then a slice of fried ham.

Stage 8 - 1 min.
Croque-monsieur gourmand
Finish by adding a second slice of bread, buttered side outwards.

Stage 9 - 20 min.
Croque-monsieur gourmand

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
Croque-monsieur gourmand
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 recipe650 RDI=250 %4,840 RDI=460 %510 RDI=80 %2,630 RDI=130 %11,000 RDI: 130 %
Per 100 g60 RDI=20 %450 RDI=40 %50 RDI=7 %250 RDI=10 %1,030 RDI: 10 %
Per piece160 RDI=60 %1,210 RDI=110 %130 RDI=20 %660 RDI=30 %2,750 RDI: 30 %
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: Gluten, Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 pieces : 3.55 €
  • Per piece : 0.90 €

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