PETIT CROQUE MONSIEUR
This recipe, adapted from "Martha Stewart Hors D'Oeuvres Handbook," is perfect for parties and casual gatherings.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 1 or 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add chopped pears and cook, stirring, until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Sprinkle pears with sugar and continue cooking until golden brown and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add vinegar and swirl pan until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and transfer pears to a plate; set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add pear slices, in batches if necessary, and cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over one side of each slice of bread. Lay buttered-side down on work surface and spread opposite side generously with mustard. Slice bread in half diagonally. Top half of the diagonal slices with 1 slice of pear, 2 slices of ham, and 2 slices cheese; top with remaining diagonal slices.
- Heat a clean medium skillet over medium heat; working in batches, cook 5 to 6 sandwiches at a time, turning once, until cheese is melted and sandwiches are golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Cut each sandwich in half to make two dozen hors d'oeuvres, if desired. Garnish each sandwich with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon reserved chopped pear mixture; serve immediately.
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romjan mia
[email protected]Yum!
Beth
[email protected]These were delicious! I used Gruyère cheese and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
Akter Miah
[email protected]I've never made a croque monsieur before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out so well and I'm definitely going to make them again.
Alem Mehari
[email protected]These were really easy to make and they're perfect for a party. I made them ahead of time and just popped them in the oven when my guests arrived.
Ghulam Ishaq
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of béchamel sauce, but these sandwiches were still really good. I used a different type of cheese and it turned out great.
TOD WALTER
[email protected]These were a little too greasy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Zafar inayat
[email protected]This is my new go-to recipe for a quick and easy lunch. The sandwiches are always delicious and I can customize them with whatever I have on hand.
Mishal Chaudhry
[email protected]These were so good! I used a sourdough bread and it gave them a nice tangy flavor. I also added a fried egg to each sandwich and it was amazing.
Tirelo Montshwe
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The sandwiches were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. I added a little bit of Dijon mustard to the béchamel sauce and it was perfect.
King Boy
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the sandwiches turned out perfectly golden and cheesy. We'll definitely be making these again!