Radish Riviera Croque Monsieur
A French toast sandwich with radish, ham and Gruyère.
Daily recipe · December 02, 2023
A little about this dish
Explore the marriage of earthy radishes with a classic French brunch staple in this inventive, unorthodox twist on Croque Monsieur. The key ingredient here is the radish which brings a peppery bite to the ensemble, while the Gruyère cheese and béchamel sauce add a creamy depth to contrast the crispy bread.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Small radishes — 8 — thinly sliced
- Sourdough bread — 4 slices
- Ham — 4 slices
- Gruyère cheese — 100g — grated
- Milk — 1 cup
- Butter — 1 tablespoon
- All-purpose flour — 1 tablespoon
- Paprika — — for garnish
- Sprigs of rosemary — — for garnish
- Salt and pepper — to taste
- Oil — 1 tablespoon — for toasting the bread
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥘🍚🧂Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring in the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until thickened and finally season with salt and pepper.
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Step 2 — 🍳🍞🔥Heat a layer of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the slices of bread and toast both sides until golden.
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Step 3 — 🍖🧀🥪On each slice of toasted bread, layer a slice of ham, a sprinkle of grated Gruyère cheese, and a layer of thinly sliced radishes.
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Step 4 — 🥛🧀🥄Pour the béchamel sauce over each layer, and top with another sprinkle of grated Gruyère cheese.
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Step 5 — 🔥🥪⏲️Place the sandwiches under a preheated grill for 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
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Step 6 — 🥪🌱🍽️Serve the sandwiches with a dusting of paprika and a sprig of rosemary for garnish.
A final fox tip
This recipe takes the classic Croque Monsieur up a notch with the addition of radishes! The spiciness of the radish is a perfect match for the rich, creamy elements of this dish. To involve kids, let them help with layering the sandwich or preparing garnishes. If you want to go a step further, you can replace ham with smoked salmon or turkey slices to add variations to your brunch!