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Rustic Croque Monsieur with Fresh Thyme
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Rustic Croque Monsieur with Fresh Thyme

★★★★★ 4.4 (382 ratings)

Our Croque Monsieur leans on unsalted butter and patience: built on a slow, honest base, then finished with Fresh Thyme.

Prep
20 min
Cook
44 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb croque monsieur
  • 4 oz unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup shallot
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cloves kosher salt
  • 1 tsp 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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