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
Keywords for this recipe:For 12 pieces, you will need:
- 1
24 slices bread - 2
120 g butter - 3
600 g Leek fondue - 4
12 slices smoked ham - 5
750 g cooked potatoes - 6
12 tablespoons olive oil - Total weight: 3,210 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 14 min.
Cooking: 35 min.
All in all: 49 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 3 min.
Prepare the bread
Prepare 24 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 120 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 | 1,950 750 % | 14,510 1,370 % | 1,540 230 % | 7,880 390 % | 33,010 390 % |
| Per 100 g | 60 20 % | 450 40 % | 50 7 % | 250 10 % | 1,030 10 % |
| Per piece | 160 60 % | 1,210 110 % | 130 20 % | 660 30 % | 2,750 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 pieces : 10.62 €
- Per piece : 0.89 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked potatoes
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Leek fondue
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Butter
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