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Rustic Croque Monsieur and Pearl Onions
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Rustic Croque Monsieur and Pearl Onions

★★★★★ 4.8 (234 ratings)

Our Croque Monsieur leans on unsalted butter and patience: rich without ever feeling heavy, then finished and Pearl Onions.

Prep
12 min
Cook
70 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb croque monsieur
  • 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 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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