CROQUE-MONSIEUR

CROQUE-MONSIEUR Makes 2. Although a classic croque-monsieur is served with a sauce Mornay, this is a simpler version, with snipped fresh chives for garnish. This recipe assumes the use of an electric panini press and takes about 10 minutes to prepare. • 4 slices white sourdough bread • 4 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated or very thinly sliced • 4 oz. Black Forest ham, very thinly sliced • 2 tbsp. chives, snipped with a pair of scissors
Directions Turn on the panini grill. While the grill heats, assemble the sandwich: Spread the cheese equally over 2 pieces of bread. Layer the ham equally over the cheese. Place the remaining slices of bread on top. When the grill is hot (the light will turn on), place the sandwich (or both sandwiches, depending on the size of the bread and your panini grill) on the grill. Press the top of the grill down firmly, making sure that the top and the bottom of the grill are parallel. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden. Lift the top and remove from the grill, cut into quarters, stack and top with chives. Serve immediately. Nutrition information per sandwich: Calories528 Fat23 gSaturated fat12 g Sodium1,140 mgCarbohydrates46 gCholesterol92 mg Protein34 gDietary fiber3 g