Croque Monsieur
Croque Monsieur
The most decadent grilled cheese sandwich ever!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz Grueyer cheese grated
- 2 tbsp Brandy
- 2 tbsp Sour cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp Pepper fresh ground
- 8 slices Sourdough bread
- 2 Eggs
- 4 slices Prosciutto
- 4 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the grated cheese, brandy, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and pepper.
- In another bowl large enough to accommodate the bread, beat the 2 eggs, then add a spoonful of the cheese mixture.
- Heat the butter in a large sauté pan.
- Spread cheese mixture on one side of the bread top with a slice of proscuito, then add a dollop more cheese. Add the top slice of bread and coat with the beaten eggs.
- Place in the sauté pan and grill on medium 5 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Notes
This is such a wonderful, gooey sandwich.
Serve with cream of tomato soup or minestrone. Add a green salad to complete the meal.
Pair with a crisp white wine. I like a Muller-Thurgau with hints of tarragon and Dijon.
