Croque monsieur

By Alain Ducasse

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What could be simpler or quicker to make than a hot ham and cheese sandwich? This French classic is perfect just out of the oven with a small side salad.

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Ingredients (4 people)

8 slices Sandwich Bread
16 slices Emmental
8 slices Ham
Crème fraiche
Shredded Emmental
Shredded Parmesan
Egg yolk
Fresh black pepper
Butter

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Instructions

Mix the crème fraîche, shredded Emmental, and shredded Parmesan in a bowl. Add the egg yolk. Season with freshly ground pepper. Butter one side of a slice of bread.

Lay over it in the following order : 1 slice of ham, 1 slice of Emmental, 1 slice of ham, 1 slice of Emmental. Top with a spoonful of the cream, then finish with the second slice of bread. Cover the second slice of bread with the cream. Place the sandwich on a grill under the broiler for 2-5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the croque monsieur is ready. Serve with a green salad.