Genoese croque-monsieur


Genoese croque-monsieur
Here is an Italian version of the famous French toasted sandwich: a croque-monsieur from Genoa.

The two slices of fried bread hold together scrambled egg, pesto and grated Parmesan.
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Last modified on: July 22th 2018

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For 2 croque-monsieurs, you will need:

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17 min.3 min.4 min.24 min.
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Stage 1 - 3 min.
Genoese croque-monsieur
Break 3 eggs into a large bowl, salt and pepper, then whisk to break them up.

Stage 2 - 4 min.
Genoese croque-monsieur
Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a small fryting pan on medium heat.

When good and hot, pour in the beaten eggs and cook, drawing the edges in towards the middle.

Stop as soon as the eggs are barely cooked. They should be scrambled but still soft and, above all, not too dry.

Set aside to keep hot.

Stage 3 - 4 min.
Genoese croque-monsieur
Butter one side of 4 slices Sandwich bread.

Stage 4 - 5 min.
Genoese croque-monsieur
Lay the slices in a frying pan on high heat, butter side downwards and cook until the underside is nicely browned.

Stage 5 - 5 min.
Genoese croque-monsieur
Divide the scrambled egg between half the slices, add a tablespoon of pesto and top with grated Parmesan.

Stage 6 - 3 min.
Genoese croque-monsieur
Lay the remaining slices on top, turn off the heat and leave in the pan for another 2 or 3 minutes to heat everything through.

Stage 7
Genoese croque-monsieur
Serve whole or cut in half diagonally.
Remarks
If you don't have Parmesan, use any other grated cheese you like.
Keeping
Should be eaten immediately.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
1,276 Kcal or 5,342 Kj63 gr78 gr148 gr
64 %24 %7 %22 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
245 Kcal or 1,026 Kj12 gr15 gr29 gr
12 %5 %1 %4 %
Per croque-monsieur
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
638 Kcal or 2,671 Kj31 gr39 gr74 gr
32 %12 %4 %11 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Egg, Milk, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 2 croque-monsieurs : 4.03 €
  • Per croque-monsieur : 2.02 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
ButterButter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins, Sautéed oyster mushrooms, Langoustine gratin, Caramelized apple "moelleux" cake, Cajun pulled pork, ... All
Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Rice à l'italienne, Potimarron and Parmesan tart, Curried prawn risotto, Tagliatelle and courgette spaghetti, carbonara style, Tomato foccacia, ... All
Sandwich breadSandwich bread: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Croque-monsieur, Spinach Croque-monsieur , Pain perdu, Chicken club sandwich, Grilled cheese, ... All
PestoPesto: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices, Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes, Italian toast, Spinach and Mushrooms with Pesto, Roasted leeks with pesto, ... All
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