Croque Monsieur Style Monte Cristo Croutons With Frisee Salad And Shallot Vinaigrette

Serves: 3

Fatima Kris

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

43

Sweetness

48

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Dijon Mustard

2 tbsps

Sherry Vinegar

1

Salt

5 tbsps

Butter

2 cups

Whole Milk

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

2

Preheat a griddle pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat

3

Whisk together the marmalade, shallot, 1 tablespoon of the Dijon mustard and vinegar, in a small bowl

4

Add the extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream, while whisking, and then season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste

5

Set aside

6

Combine the romaine with the frisee on large platter or in a shallow bowl

7

Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a sauce pot over medium heat, then whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute

8

Whisk in 1 1/3 cups of the milk and cook until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes

9

Season the sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste

10

Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of mustard and turn off the heat

11

Spread 4 slices of bread with the white sauce and top each with a slice of cheese, 2 slices folded ham, another slice of cheese

12

Spread the remaining bread with sauce and cover the sandwiches

13

Trim the crusts, if you prefer, then quarter the sandwiches

14

Beat the eggs with the remaining milk in a shallow bowl and dip the sandwiches in the batter as you add them to the griddle

15

Wipe the griddle with butter nested in a paper towel before you start adding the sandwiches

16

Griddle the sandwiches until deep golden, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side

17

Toss the salad with the dressing and divide it among 4 plates

18

Arrange 4 Croque Monsieur Monte Cristo croutons on top of each salad and serve