Beaufort Croque Monsieur recipe
Some history
Where did the croque-monsieur come from?
Although some claim that it has aboriginal origins, the croque-monsieur appeared in its current form on the menu of a Parisian café in 1910. As for the origin of its name, it is and will remain rather indeterminate! Perhaps it evokes a crunchy side that makes the man crunch and crack!
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread
- 30g butter
- 4 slices ham
- 150g Beaufort cheese
- Olive oil
Preparation
Take slices from a white loaf and flatten them with a rolling pin.
Spread with a thin layer of butter.
Sprinkle over with grated Beaufort cheese.
Top with a thin slice of ham.
Close with another slice of bread and press down firmly.
Leave to chill then cut to the size you want.
Fry the sandwiches in a small quantity of olive oil on a low heat in a non-stick pan.
Thanks :
Recipe made by Mickey Bourdillat, master chef of Le Matafan from Chamonix.