Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese and Cranberry Croque Monsieur Toasties, a harmonious blend of classic French cuisine and modern comfort food. These toasties are culinary masterpieces, featuring a medley of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Crispy golden-brown bread embraces a luscious filling of melted farmhouse cheddar cheese, tangy cranberries, and a hint of Dijon mustard, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Embark on a gastronomic adventure as you explore our diverse collection of recipes, ranging from the traditional Croque Monsieur to innovative variations infused with unique ingredients and cooking techniques. Find the perfect recipe to suit your preferences and skill level, and savor the delectable experience of homemade toasties that will leave you craving more.
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FARMHOUSE CHEDDAR CHEESE AND CRANBERRY CROQUE MONSIEUR TOASTIES
This recipe is simplicity itself but truly festive and delicious, real Farmhouse Cheddar cheese melted with cranberry jelly between rustic thick sliced bread. Great with a glass of spiced mulled wine at Christmas, or with a chillled Rose or Chardonnay in the summer. Recipe from West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers. Here is what they say about their special cheeses: "Welcome to the West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers website, the home of authentic handmade Farmhouse Cheddar. Here you'll discover everything you need to know about the world's finest cheeses to enjoy over the festive period. We're a small group of farmers based in the South West of England and we share a passion for the traditional art of cheesemaking. Every one of our Cheddars is made in the West Country, by West Country families using West Country milk. That's why we can call them West Country cheeses. Every one of our authentic cheeses is made on the farm. That's what makes them authentic Farmhouse cheeses. Every one of them is made by hand. That's why we can call them handmade. It's the care and expertise of our cheesemakers and the different geographical locations of our farms that gives each of our cheeses a character of its own. Our Farmhouse cheeses have a lingering, full-bodied and complex flavour with a start, a middle and an end, and their texture is substantial yet temptingly crumbly." www.farmhousecheesemakers.co.uk
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8m
Yield 4 Toasties, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spread bread with half the butter in the normal way.
- Top 4 slices with the grated cheese and spoon on cranberry jelly. Top with the remaining bread (butter side down) to make 4 sandwiches.
- Gently fry the bread in the remaining butter until crisp and golden on both sides.
- Cut into triangles and serve whilst warm with fresh seasonal salad leaves.
MELTY MONSIEUR
Make and share this Melty Monsieur recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat broiler to high. Place bread in a single layer on a baking sheet; broil 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted. Spread 2 teaspoons mustard blend on each bread slice. Top each serving with 2 bacon slices, 3 tomato slices and about 3 tablespoons cheese. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
CROQUE MONSIEUR BAKE
Make and share this Croque Monsieur Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by nortocbaking101
Categories Breakfast
Time 10h25m
Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread each slice of bread with mustard.
- make sandwiches by putting cheese in then a slice of ham between 2 slices of bread
- Cut each sandwich in half to make triangles.
- squish sandwiches into an ovenproof dish about 27x21x6cm.
- Beat together eggs and milk, pour over sandwiches.
- Cover with clingwrap and leave overnight.
- Next day preheat oven to 390 degrees farenheit.
- take dish out of fridge and remove clingfilm.
- Sprinkle with the cheese and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 330.4, Sodium 745.7, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 26
CROQUE MONSIEUR PUFFS
My latest crush is this new incarnation of gourgeres, or cheese puffs. These were inspired by the classic French ham-and-cheese sandwich, Croque Monsieur. If you're serving only one thing with cocktails before dinner, it would have to be these heavenly puffs. They're perfect for "popping" in between sips of a Pear Thyme Fizz or Peach 75. ** Make sure you use an exciting gruyere cheese or possibly with cheddar jack for a little kick.
Provided by College Girl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 50 puffs, 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Adjust rack to the middle of an oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
- Combine water, milk, butter, salt, and ham in a heavy, medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- All at once, add the flour and stir in quickly with a wooden spoon. Keep stirring-the mixture will come away form the sides of the pan and become thick and stiff. Keep stiring and turning over for about 1 minute (you want it to dry out a bit).
- Transfer the dough to an electric mixer, and turn mixer on medium-high speed. Add 1 egg and as soon as it is partially incorporated, increase mixer speed to high. Add the remaining eggs, one at a time when the previous egg is well incorporated. The mixture should be smooth. Mix in the cheese and chives.
- IF you have a strong arm, the dough can also be mixed by hand with a wooden spoon in a mixing bowl. Proceed as directed, and be sure to beat the dough until smooth before mxing in the cheese and chives. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, line baking sheets with parchment paper or spray them with cooking spray. (Watch the puff bottomes closely to prevent over-browning if not using parchment.) By heaping teaspoonfuls, drop the mixture onto baking sheets in little balls, spaced apart. They shoud be the size of large marbles or jaw-breakers. (You can also pipe them out using a pastry bag.).
- Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Serve warm. You can bake these a few hours in advance and reheat in the oven as well!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.9, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 132.8, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheddar cheese that melts well, such as sharp cheddar or extra sharp cheddar.
- If you don't have any cranberry sauce, you can use a mixture of chopped cranberries and sugar.
- You can also add other ingredients to your croque monsieur, such as cooked bacon, ham, or turkey.
- If you're using a toaster oven, preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before cooking the croque monsieur.
- Keep an eye on the croque monsieur while it's cooking, as it can burn easily.
Conclusion:
The farmhouse cheddar cheese and cranberry croque monsieur is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover bread and cheese. With its combination of savory cheddar cheese, sweet cranberry sauce, and crispy bread, the croque monsieur is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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