Croque Monsieur
This week’s Barefoot Bloggers recipe for Croque Monsieur was chosen by Kathy of All Food Considered. I was pretty excited about this recipe because I love ham and I really love cheese. This was totally a weekday recipe and was prepared with ease. I used thick sliced French bread with thin sliced honey ham. Instead of Dijon mustard I opted for honey mustard and I also changed the toasting method. Although Ina crisps her bread in the oven, I decided to do this step in skillet, like you would a grilled cheese sandwich. I wanted that crunchy, buttery flavor and texture because I thought it would compliment the flavors of the ham and cheese sauce. Well, I was right…this sandwich was amazing and paired well with the homemade potato chips I made as an accompaniment. This sandwich would also be delectable with a bowl of soup or a crisp salad.
This recipe can be found by clicking here or opening to page 48 in Barefoot in Paris.
Jamie, your croque monsieur is perfect! Love the toasting method you used. And those homemade potato chips! We loved this one too – so happy to have this in the weeknight arsenal!
OMG! I’m super excited that you posed this croque monsieur as I have fond memories of my late grandmother making them for me. I can’t wait to try this recipe out on my husband and step-daughter!
Graciously,
Lala
I love that you used the skillet method. Looks so good.
Looks & sounds wonderful! Now maybe my kids will eat a sandwich without fussing! :)
~ingrid
Homemade potato chips would be great with this! Your sandwich looks amazing! I thought this one was SO good!
This post has me wanting to go back to Paris. I went last year for the first time and a little cafe outside my hotel made the BEST croque monsieur. I had it quite a few times while I was there and make a version similar to this one at home. Your’s looks lovely.
Oh yay! I’m glad you made it :)
Oh, Jamie, this sandwich looks incredible. I love Croque Monsieurs, and yours looks particularly wonderful. And homemade potato chips? Delightful! I’m so impressed.
Your pictures look so good. Great tip re toasting the bread too. I’ll have to try it that way.
One of my favorite “splurge” sandwiches! Looks de-lish!
Jamie, you made this sandwich look so glamorous! Love it.
Would I seem terribly greedy to say GIMME GIMME! That looks amazing!