Petite croque monsieur
for 8 people
A crispy croque monsieur on toasted challah or brioche with Dijon mustard, melting cheese and good quality ham is a delicious treat at any time but when cut into petite versions and served warm from the pan, they become a very moreish crowd-pleaser.
I use gruyere for flavour and also because it melts easily but a combination of gruyere and mozzarella is also very good.
Ingredients
| 8 slices | Brioche, or challah (Main) |
| 3 tsp | Dijon mustard |
| 4 slices | Ham, leg |
| 8 slices | Gruyere cheese (Main) |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 Tbsp | Milk |
| 40 g | Butter |
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180C. Divide the mustard between 4 slices of bread and spread.
- Top with the ham and cheese. Whisk eggs and milk together.
- Heat a fry pan and add the butter. Use a cutter to cut out 8 or 16 rounds, depending on the size of the bread slices, then dip into the egg mixture making sure to coat all sides.
- Fry in the pan until golden then transfer to an oven tray lined with baking paper. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.