HERBED PROSCIUTTO AND GRUYERE CROQUE MONSIEURS

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Herbed Prosciutto and Gruyere Croque Monsieurs image

I love Croque Monsieurs. This is a unique take on the traditional Parisian cafe dish, which add a dip in an eggy batter to form an even more golden and rich exterior. From the book, "Celebrate The Rain."

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
12 slices dense white artisan bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
12 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
12 ounces grated gruyere cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided,more if needed
whole grain mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200*F.
  • Put a large ovenproof serving platter in the oven to warm while preparing sandwiches.
  • In a shallow bowl, or pie pan, whisk together the eggs and milk until well blended.
  • Dip one side of 6 of the bread slices briefly into the egg mixture.
  • Sprinkle the eggy sides of the bread with half ot the parsley and half of the thyme.
  • Set the slices egg side down on a piece of parchment paper or foil.
  • Top the dry side of the bread with the prosciutto and cheese.
  • Dip 1 side of the ramianing 6 slices of bread into the egg mixture and set on top of the sandwiches, egg side up.
  • Sprinkle with remaining herbs.
  • Melt 2 TBs of the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat and cook 2 or 3 sandwiches until golden brown on the bottom and the cheese begins to melt, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn the sandwiches and cook until the second side is golden brown, the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are warmed through, another 3 to 4 minutes, adding a bit of butter to the skillet if need be.
  • Transfer the sandwiches to the warm platter and Keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining sandwiches.
  • Cut the sandwiches in half and serve, passing the whole grain mustard seperately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.7, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 153.6, Sodium 557, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 23

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