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Herbed Croque Monsieur and Dijon
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Herbed Croque Monsieur and Dijon

4.9 (488 ratings)

A Herbed Croque Monsieur, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served and Dijon.

Prep
8 min
Cook
67 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb croque monsieur
  • 1 lb unsalted butter
  • a pinch shallot
  • 4 oz fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the croque monsieur 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 croque monsieur 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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