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Bistro Croissants with Gruyere
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Bistro Croissants with Gruyere

★★★★★ 4.8 (18 ratings)

Our Croissants leans on unsalted butter and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished with Gruyere.

Prep
12 min
Cook
48 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb croissants
  • 2 tsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium shallot
  • 1 lb fresh thyme
  • a pinch dry white wine
  • 4 oz kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup cracked black pepper
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the croissants generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the croissants and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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