Classic Croque Monsieur

Name: Classic Croque Monsieur
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 slices sourdough bread; 1 tablespoon spreadable butter; 2 tablespoons Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise; 4 slices gruyère cheese or swiss cheese; 4 slices ham; pinch of nutmeg, if desired; 60 g baby rocket leaves, to serve

Easy and quick to make, this hearty Croque Monsieur is a classic.

4 People

Servings
5 Minutes

Prep Time
10 Minutes

Cooking Time
15 Minutes

Ready In

8 slices sourdough bread
1 tablespoon spreadable butter
2 tablespoons Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise
4 slices gruyère cheese or swiss cheese
4 slices ham
pinch of nutmeg, if desired
60 g baby rocket leaves, to serve

Lay out all the slices of bread on a chopping board. Spread a thin layer of butter on the inside slices of the bread. Spread with a little of of the mayonnaise.
On 4 of the bread slices top with cheese and ham and sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg, if desired. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread. Spread remainig butter and Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise on the top and bottom of sandwiches
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook sandwiches for about 20 seconds each side then reduce heat and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cheese has melted. Serve with a rocket leaves.