TOMATO CROQUE-MONSIEUR

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen canapés

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic
2 pounds meaty, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, juiced and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons minced basil leaves
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
Freshly ground black pepper
12 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed
4 ounces Gruyère cheese, in thin slices
Olive oil for frying

Steps:

  • With a food processor running, drop in garlic until minced. Turn off machine, add tomatoes to processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Place mixture in a fine sieve over a bowl, stir in salt and allow to drain 30 minutes, pressing down on tomatoes from time to time.
  • Transfer tomatoes to a bowl, stir in basil and breadcrumbs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange half the bread slices on a work surface and spread with tomato mixture. Cover with a thin layer of cheese slices and top with remaining bread.
  • Film a large skillet with oil. Place as many sandwiches as will fit comfortably in skillet and fry over medium heat, turning to fry both sides and pressing down lightly with a spatula, until golden on both sides. Remove sandwiches to paper towel to drain.
  • Quarter sandwiches on the diagonal and serve, or place in a 200-degree oven to keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 157 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

darazkhan wazir
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Shahzad Kharal
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


John Buckley
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Jeremy Gonzales
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Nicholas Vialpando
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, you can use any type of cheese or bread you like.


Meera stars
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This was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Armish moiz
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Mahi usman
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Fares Elsayed
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I made this for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Maxprince Yeamin
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I wasn't sure about the tomato and cheese combination at first, but it totally worked! This is a great recipe for using up leftover tomatoes.


FEARLESS GAMING PRBH
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This is now my go-to recipe for a quick and easy lunch. It's so simple to make, but it's always a hit.


Sonto Mdluli
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This croque monsieur was amazing! I loved the combination of the tangy tomatoes and the creamy cheese. The bread was perfectly toasted and the whole thing was so flavorful.