Croque Monsieur

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Shred the Gruyère cheese, reserving half for later. In a small bowl, mix together the crème fraîche, grated parmesan, salt, pepper & half the Gruyère.

Step 2

Butter the bread slices on one side.

Step 3

Grease a baking dish.

Step 4

Lay half the bread slices in the baking dish, butter-side up.

Step 5

Tear the slices of ham in half. Arrange half the ham over the buttered bread. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded Gruyère. Top with the rest of the ham.

Step 6

Close the sandwiches with slices of bread, butter-side down. Generously spread the creamy cheese mixture over top the sandwiches.

Step 7

Bake in the oven for 5-10 min at 450°F, or until golden brown & melty.

Step 8

Serve with a bed of salad greens dressed to your liking. Bon appétit!