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Herbed Croque Monsieur with Crusty Bread
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Herbed Croque Monsieur with Crusty Bread

★★★★★ 4.9 (300 ratings)

A Herbed Croque Monsieur, deeply savory and worth the wait, and served with Crusty Bread.

Prep
28 min
Cook
59 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb croque monsieur
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shallot
  • 3 cloves fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the croque monsieur generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the croque monsieur and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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