Croque Monsieur

I decided to bring a little bit of Paris to our home this week. Some days you're just not in the mood to spend a lot of time in the kitchen making dinner. Sandwiches are always a quick and easy option for us right now. R loves anything with bread and cheese (as do most kiddos), but whose to say you can't make a sandwich fancy. I have been wanting to try this cheesy concoction ever since seeing the episode air on tv. Secretly I wanted to put it on the menu so I could practice my best French accent while announcing to my husband that we were having, "Croque Monsieur." Just between the two of us, I'm pretty sure I butchered the pronunciation. What can I say, I'm an Oklahoma girl at heart.

The sandwiches hit the spot. It has been quite cold in NY and something warm and comforting was what we needed. For those not familiar with this fancy sandwich, its basically a ham and cheese sandwich that is then slathered in a thick and gooey cheese sauce consisting of Parmesan and Gruyere cheese, topped with more Gruyere, and baked until warm and bubbly. This is comfort food at it's finest. A definite indulgence that is best served on a special occasion or at least in moderation!



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Source: Savury and Sweet, adapted originally from Barefoot Contessa via Food Network