Croque Monsieur with Leeks

recipe

• Step 1
  Wash the leek and cut off the ends to keep only the white. Cut it in half lengthwise and finely slice it.
• Step 2
  In a hot pan, add a pat of butter and the chopped leek. Sauté over high heat for 2 minutes while stirring. Season with salt and pepper.
• Step 3
  Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 8 minutes.
• Step 4
  Preheat oven to 240°C. Mix the cooked leeks, cream, parmesan and grated cheese in a bowl (keep a small handful for later).* Season with salt and pepper. *Check out our tips for this step
• Step 5
  Butter the bread on one side only.
• Step 6
  Butter a ovenproof dish.
• Step 7
  Arrange half of the slices buttered side up. Add the leek filling, reserving one tablespoon per serving.
• Step 8
  Arrange half of the slices buttered side up. Add the leek filling, reserving one tablespoon per serving.
• Step 9
  Bake for 10 minutes at 240°C. Serve with a salad seasoned to your taste, and it's ready!