Quick Croque Monsieur

European · France

Quick Croque Monsieur

A comforting Parisian bistro grilled sandwich stuffed with savory ham, melted Gruyère, and sharp Dijon mustard.

15 min Easy Serves 2$4.58 estimated

Contains: Dairy, Gluten

Ingredients

  • Bread

    4 slices

    $0.50

  • Gruyère Cheese

    100 g

    $2.60

  • Salted Butter

    30 g

    $0.26

  • Dijon Mustard

    2 tsp

    $0.07

  • Bacon

    4 slices

    $1.14

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Pan-fry the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly crisp, then drain.

  2. 2

    Lightly spread Dijon mustard across the inner sides of two bread slices.

  3. 3

    Layer grated Gruyère cheese and cooked bacon between the slices to assemble two sandwiches.

  4. 4

    Melt half the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat and toast the sandwiches for 3 minutes until golden brown underneath.

  5. 5

    Flip, add the remaining butter, and toast the other side until the Gruyère is fully melted and decadent.

  6. 6

    Slice diagonally and serve piping hot.

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