Croque Monsieur with a Simple Green Salad

A classic French ham and cheese sandwich, toasted to golden perfection, served with a refreshing green salad.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

685

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£3.25

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Lunch•Salad

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Occasion:

Mood:

Light & Fresh•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

8slicesSourdough Bread(Thick-cut)

£2.20

8slicesCooked Ham(Thinly sliced)

£2.75

4ouncesGruyère Cheese(Grated or thinly sliced)

£3.50

4tablespoonsButter(Salted)

£0.60

2tablespoonsDijon Mustard

£0.20

6ouncesMixed Greens(Spring mix or similar)

£1.20

1cupCherry Tomatoes(Halved)

£1.50

0.5Cucumber(Sliced)

£0.50

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.25

1tablespoonBalsamic Vinegar

£0.15

To tasteSalt

£0.05

To tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.10

Total Cost

£13.00

£3.25 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
3
Spread Dijon mustard on the unbuttered side of four slices of bread.
4
Top each mustard-covered slice with a layer of ham and then a layer of Gruyère cheese.
5
Place the remaining slices of bread on top, butter-side up, to form sandwiches.
6
Heat a griddle or large pan over medium heat. Alternatively, you can bake the sandwiches without this step for a slightly different texture.
7
Grill the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted. (Skip if baking)
8
Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
9
While the sandwiches are baking, prepare the green salad. In a bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
10
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
11
Dress the salad with the vinaigrette.
12
Serve the Croque Monsieur hot with the green salad.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (280g)

685 kcal / 2866 kJ

Carbs

44g

17% of RDA

Fat

41g

59% of RDA

Protein

36g

72% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

1250 mg

54% of RDA

Saturated Fat

23 g

115% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer Croque Monsieur, add a béchamel sauce (white sauce) over the top before baking.

Use different types of cheese, such as Emmental or Comté, for a variation in flavor.

If you don't have a griddle, you can also toast the sandwiches in a panini press or skillet.

Add a fried egg on top of the Croque Monsieur for a Croque Madame.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop or Griddle

Baking Sheet

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