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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Times for this recipe
Preparation
20 min.
Resting
3 min.
Cooking
4 min.
All in all
25 min.
Preparation 20 min.
Resting 3 min.
Cooking 4 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 3 min.
Genoese croque-monsieur : Stage 1
Break 3 eggs into a large bowl, salt and pepper, then whisk to break them up.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 4 min.
Genoese croque-monsieur : Stage 2
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 : Stage 3
Butter one side of 4 slices sandwich bread.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Genoese croque-monsieur : Stage 4
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 : Stage 5
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 : Stage 6
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 : Stage 7
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
Proteins CarbohydratesFats CaloriesEnergy
Per 100 g38 g RDI=59 %134 g RDI=51 %68 g RDI=94 %361 kcal RDI=18 %1,513 kJ RDI=18 %
Per croque-monsieur100 g RDI=155 %350 g RDI=132 %177 g RDI=244 %939 kcal RDI=47 %3,934 kJ RDI=47 %
Whole recipe200 g RDI=309 %701 g RDI=265 %355 g RDI=487 %1,879 kcal RDI=94 %7,868 kJ RDI=94 %
Whole recipe
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
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg, milk, Gluten
How much will it cost?
For 2 croque-monsieurs
4.05 €
Per croque-monsieur
2.05 €
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