Croque Monsieur OR Croque Madame I Easy French recipe of the most tasty sandwich

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: Emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: Cheddar cheese

Emmental is lower in fat, while Cheddar is more widely available.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Butter one side of each slice of toast bread.

Place a slice of toast bread, buttered side down, on a baking sheet.

Layer ham and the mix of Emmental and Parmigiano cheese on top of the toast bread slice.

Top with another slice of toast bread, buttered side up.

In a bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, and a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

Pour the egg mixture over the sandwich, allowing it to soak for a few minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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