Name: Croque monsieur baguette
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 french bread stick (500g); 80 gram softened butter; 1/2 cup (125g) dijon mustard; 12 slice pancetta (180g); 150 gram thinly sliced gruyère cheese; 12 baby cornichons, drained

Croque monsieur baguette

Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches that originated in French cafés and are typically made with gruyère.

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Makes 12 Item

Cook

15M

Ingredients

1 french bread stick (500g)

80 gram softened butter

1/2 cup (125g) dijon mustard

12 slice pancetta (180g)

150 gram thinly sliced gruyère cheese

12 baby cornichons, drained

Method

1.Using a serrated knife, cut the bread crossways into 24 slices.

2.Brush one side of each slice with butter; turn slices buttered-side down. Spread tops of all slices with mustard; sandwich pancetta and cheese between slices, keeping the buttered side on the outside.

3.Preheat a large sandwich press. Toast sandwiches for 5 minutes or until golden and cheese is melted.

4.Top with a cornichon, secure with a toothpick. Place on a platter to serve.

Substitute sliced prosciutto or ham for the pancetta, if you prefer. Sandwiches can be made 4 hours ahead: store, covered, in the fridge. Reheat on a baking-paper-lined oven tray in a 180°C/350°F oven for 6 minutes or until heated through.
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