The Mediterranean croque monsieur is a tasty sandwich that is quick and easy to prepare.
Based on the croque monsieur, the classic French baked sandwich richly filled with ham, melting cheese, and béchamel, this sandwich uses ingredients from the Mediterranean diet like pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella to create an irresistible burst of flavors and is perfect for a quick meal, appetizer, or to accompany an aperitif on hot summer days. It is cooked in a skillet.
Read how to make the Mediterranean croque monsieur with the easy recipe below, as usual, right after the photo 😉
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 5.3 oz ham
- 5.3 oz mozzarella
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1.8 oz parmesan (grated)
- 2 tbsps pesto
- extra virgin olive oil
Preparation of the Mediterranean Croque Monsieur
Put the pesto in a bowl, add one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and mix.
Cut the mozzarella into thin slices and chop the sun-dried tomatoes.Spread the mixture onto the slices of sandwich bread, fill with ham, mozzarella, and a bit of sun-dried tomatoes, and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Close with another slice of bread, keeping the spread side in contact with the filling, and press to adhere.Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook your Mediterranean croque monsieur for three to four minutes on each side.
Serve immediately, very hot.
Notes
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