Croque monsieur

Ingredients

For 2 portions

• 🍞 4 medium slices white bread
• 🥩 4 slices ham, smoked or cured
• 🧀 100g gruyere cheese
• 🧈 1 Tbsp butter
• 🥣 1 Tsp mustard

Method

1. Preheat the grill to high. Grate the Gruyère.
2. Spread two slices of bread with the mustard. Top each with two slices of ham and half of the cheese. Close with the remaining bread slices.
3. Butter the outside of both sandwiches. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the sandwiches for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and the cheese inside begins to melt.
4. Transfer to a baking tray, sprinkle the remaining Gruyère over the tops and grill for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
5. Serve immediately, cut in half if preferred.