Mini croque monsieur
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 8 mins
Total time: 28 mins
Serve mini versions of this french ham and cheese toasties for something fancy even the kids will enjoy.
Ingredients
  • 8 large white bread slices, crusts removed
  • 80g butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 100g gruyere cheese, very thinly sliced
  • 100g sliced leg ham
Instructions
  1. Spread one side of each bread slice with butter. Place, buttered-side down, on a chopping board. Spread half the slices with mustard. Top with half the gruyere. Top with ham. Season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining gruyere followed by bread slices, buttered-side up.
  2. Cut each sandwich crossways into 3 slices.
  3. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add half the sandwiches. Cook for 2 minutes each side (a palette knife is ideal for turning) or until golden and cheese has melted. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve.
Notes
Top a croque monsieur with a fried egg to make it into a croque madame.

Replace leg ham with barbecued chicken, slices of roast beef or avocado slices.

If you can't find gruyere cheese, use colby, cheddar or cream cheese.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/snacks/mini-croque-monsieur-9114.html