Best 7 Sues Grilled Ham And Cheese Croque Monsieur Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with Sue's Grilled Ham and Cheese Croque Monsieur, a delectable sandwich that combines the richness of melted cheese, the savory smokiness of ham, and the golden crisp of toasted bread. This classic French dish, with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures, is a timeless favorite that can be easily recreated in your own kitchen. Discover the secrets behind this iconic sandwich, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences and add a touch of innovation to the classic recipe. From the traditional croque monsieur to the vegetarian-friendly croque madame and the indulgent croque provencal, this article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect grilled ham and cheese sandwich that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CROQUE MONSIEUR (FRENCH HOT HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH)



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Recipe video above. Unapologetically calorific, this is the famous French hot ham and cheese sandwich! If you want to make it the traditional way, do not skimp on cheese or butter, and do not even think about using low fat anything. ????While it's thought of as a brunch/breakfast, Croque Monsieur is typically served as lunch in France with a side of fries and simple salad.Truly one of the greatest sandwiches in the world, one that I say everyone should experience at least once in their lives ....

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Light Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cream ((pure or heavy / thickened))
1 1/2 tbsp / 25g unsalted butter
1 1/2 tbsp flour (, plain / all-purpose)
1/4 tsp salt (, kosher/cooking salt)
1 pinch white pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg (, preferably freshly ground)
4 slices sourdough bread (, 1.5cm / ⅗" thick (Note 1))
8 slices Swiss or gruyere cheese ((165g / 6 oz, enough for 2 layers a sandwich) (Note 2))
120g / 4 oz ham slices (, preferably smoked)
4 tsp Dijon mustard
30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup gruyere cheese (, shredded (packed cup, Note 2))
3 tbsp parmesan (, finely shredded (Note 2))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1440 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 67 g, Fat 94 g, SaturatedFat 54 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 302 mg, Sodium 2392 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CROQUE-MONSIEUR: CLASSIC FRENCH GRILLED CHEESE



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This croque-monsieur is a new level of grilled cheese sandwich. Adding a little bit of bechamel sauce is what makes the French bistro classic so special.

Provided by Danilo Alfaro

Categories     Lunch     Snack     Sandwiches

Time 16m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices white bread
1 tablespoon clarified butter or unsalted butter (soft)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese (or a combination of Gruyère and Emmental. See variations below.)
1/2 cup béchamel sauce
1 to 2 slices of ham

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Position a rack 6 to 8 inches from the broiler and set the oven to broil.
  • Trim the crusts off of the bread, making the slices as square as possible.
  • Spread both slices of bread with butter.
  • Flip bread over and spread them lightly with Dijon mustard.
  • In a bowl, combine the cheese and half of the béchamel sauce, and mix until the cheese is fully coated.
  • Spread half the cheese mixture evenly onto one slice of bread (on the mustard side, not the butter side). Lay the sliced ham atop the other slice.
  • Press both halves of the sandwich together.
  • Spray a bit of cooking spray onto the surface of a nonstick pan. Heat the pan over medium heat until the oil is hot and glistening but not quite smoking.
  • Place the sandwich into the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the bottom of the bread is a nice shade of golden-brown.
  • Use a nonstick spatula to flip the croque-monsieur over. Lower the heat a bit and cover the pan. Cook for another minute or two, or until the second slice of bread is also golden brown, and the cheese inside the croque-monsieur is fully melted.
  • Transfer the sandwich to a cutting board. Top with the remaining cheese mixture, then spoon the other half of the béchamel over the top.
  • Place sandwich on a sheet tray and broil the sandwich, béchamel-side up, until the top of the sandwich is nicely browned, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 978 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 262 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 72 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, Sodium 3089 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 57 g, ServingSize 1 sandwich (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SUE'S GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE (CROQUE MONSIEUR)



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Make and share this Sue's Grilled Ham and Cheese (Croque Monsieur) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slices bread
2 ounces thinly sliced ham
1 1/2 ounces soft cream cheese or 1 1/2 ounces neufchatel cheese
honey mustard
soft butter

Steps:

  • Spread bread with however much mustard you like.
  • Top with cheese (thinly sliced or spread), and sliced ham.
  • Spread outside of sandwich with soft butter.
  • Heat small pan, griddle, or panini maker until it gets hot, then drop in sandwich and immediately turn heat to low.
  • Shake pan to evenly distribute butter on bread as it melts.
  • When bottom side is golden, flip sandwich, shimmy the pan, and remove sandwich from heat when golden.
  • Slice if desired, and serve hot, with your favorite sides.

GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SOURDOUGH SANDWICHES



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These hearty nourishing sandwiches are filled with deli ham and cheddar and swiss cheese. With the grilled sourdough, melted cheeses and juicy ham, they appeal to all ages, grill up in just minutes, and are a meal in themselves!

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 slices sourdough bread
6 slices cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb thinly sliced deli ham
6 slices swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • On six slices of bread, layer swiss cheese and half the ham; sprinkle with garlic powder. Top with rest of ham, cheddar cheese and remaining bread. Spread butter over the top and bottom of each sandwich. Cook on an indoor grill or panini maker for 3-4 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

GRILLED HAM AND BLUE CHEESE SANDWICH - CROQUE MONSIEUR



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Easy and tasty..what could be better. :) This is Rosenborg's version of Croque Monsieur. Makes a wonderful lunch. Serve with salad, fresh fruit or enjoy it all by itself. Note: Rosenborg is a brand of blue cheese products. This recipe was in their 2009 calendar.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 open faced sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 slice bread
1 teaspoon butter (optional)
2 ham slices
1 1/2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Toast bread slice, and butter if desired.
  • Top with ham slices and cheese.
  • Grill until cheese has melted.

HAM AND CHEESE CROQUE WITH DIJON



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This is a classic French croque-monsieur, but with the added tang of Dijon mustard and sourdough bread. While it may well be the quintessential warm ham and cheese sandwich, it also makes a great snack with drinks. Please note the sandwiches may be prepared in advance and reheated to serve.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     finger foods, sandwiches, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 small sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
Dijon mustard
6 ounces/2 cups grated Emmenthal, Gouda or Monterey Jack cheese or a mixture
6 slices prosciutto or cooked ham
1/2 cup thick béchamel sauce (See Note)
Pinch of chopped thyme, for garnish
1 tablespoon snipped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400. Lay bread slices on a work surface. Lightly butter 3 slices and place butter-side-down on a baking sheet. Now spread them lightly with mustard.
  • Distribute half the cheese over the mustard. Top each of the slices of cheese-covered bread with 2 slices prosciutto and cover each evenly with more grated cheese, reserving 1/4 cup cheese for final topping.
  • Lay on the remaining 3 bread slices and press down gently. Spread each top slice with about 3 tablespoons béchamel. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
  • Bake until browned and bubbling on top, about 10 minutes. To serve, cut each sandwich in half diagonally or vertically to make 6 small sandwiches. Sprinkle with thyme and chives. Cut off crusts if desired. May also be cut into bite-size pieces.

HOME MADE SOUSE



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Home made souse from scratch. Dad's variation of an old family favorite. Spiced just right.

Provided by JEANIE BEAN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Pork Meatloaf Recipes

Time 14h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 beef tongues
4 pig's ears
2 pig's feet
4 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 whole black peppercorns
3 tablespoons dried sage
15 whole cloves
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons pickling spice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups distilled white vinegar
2 pimentos, julienned
6 pepperoncini peppers, chopped
4 tablespoons dill pickle relish
5 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Place tongues, pig's ears, pig's feet, and onions in a large stock pot; add water to cover. Season with salt, pepper, whole peppercorns, sage, cloves, bay leaves, pickling spice, garlic powder and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and cook until meat is cooked, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove meat; set aside to cool. Strain broth, and measure 8 cups into another pot. Return broth to stove, and let simmer.
  • Peel skin from ears, leaving the ear as intact as possible. Place the ears aside. Remove gristle and fat from pig's feet, and combine with ear trimmings. Cut off large portion of tongue and set aside. Trim loose meat from remainder of tongue, and combine with other trimmings. Put trimmings through a coarse meat grinder, then stir into broth; continue to simmer.
  • Slice tongues into thin strips, and place lengthwise into 2 glass loaf pans, 9x5x3 inches. Slice ears into thin strips, then cut the strips into 1/2 inch pieces. Arrange the ear pieces among the tongue strips. Divide the pimiento and pepperoncini between the two molds. Sprinkle with pickle relish.
  • Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup water. Stir into the simmering broth. Carefully ladle enough broth into each mold to completely cover the meat. Prod with a fork to uniformly distribute. Let stand 15 minutes, then cover with remaining broth. Allow to cool at room temperature, until they begin to jell, 2 to 3 hours. Refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
  • When cool, run a thin knife around the sides of the mold to release the souse. Remove any fat that has accumulated on the surface.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 221.1 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 41.9 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1337.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality ham and cheese.
  • Spread the butter on the outsides of the bread, not the insides.
  • Cook the sandwich over medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt and the bread has time to toast.
  • If you are using a nonstick pan, you may not need to add any additional butter or oil.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately with your favorite sides.
  • You can use different types of bread, such as sourdough, rye, or whole wheat.
  • If you don't have a panini press, you can use a regular skillet or griddle.
  • For a vegetarian version of the sandwich, you can substitute tofu or tempeh for the ham.
  • For a different flavor, you can try using different types of cheese, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Swiss.
  • You can also add other ingredients to the sandwich, such as sliced tomatoes, onions, or peppers.

Conclusion:

The Croque Monsieur is a classic French sandwich that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a simple sandwich to make, but it is packed with flavor. The combination of the crispy bread, melted cheese, and salty ham is irresistible. If you have never tried a Croque Monsieur, I highly recommend that you give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

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