Croque-Monsieur with Leeks
Very easy
Camille C.
Camille C.

Croque-Monsieur with Leeks

10 minutesPrep time

20 minutesCook time

654 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Leeks

1

Leeks

White bread (sliced)

2 slices

White bread (sliced)

Shredded cheese

60 g

Shredded cheese

Crème fraîche

30 g

Crème fraîche

Parmesan

1 tbsp

Parmesan

Spring mix lettuce

1 handful

Spring mix lettuce

Butter (unsalted)

5 g

Butter (unsalted)

Utensils

Oven, Frying pan, Stovetop

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!

😋 Gourmet tip

For a truly flavoursome dish, we suggest adding bacon bits, sautéed mushrooms or goats cheese.