Croque Monsieur Made Simple

Croque Monsieur Made Simple is a main-dish recipe built around mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and slices white bread. Plan on 4 Sandwiches and about a straightforward cook.

• Yield 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 8 slices white bread
• 4 thin slices ham
• 8 thin slices Gruyere cheese (I used swiss)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl stir together 1 tablespoon of the mayo and the mustard. Spread evenly over 4 slices of the bread. Arrange a slice of ham and a slice of Gruyere on each piece of bread.
2. Put the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of the sandwiches. Brush the outside of both slices of bread with the melted butter. Preheat an indoor grill or heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat.
3. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the bread is lightly browned on both sides and there are nice-looking grill marks on the bread. Using a large spatula, transfer the sandwiches to a broiling tray or cookie sheet. Preheat the broiler.
4. Spread the top of the sandwiches with the remaining tablespoon mayo and top with the 4 remaining slices cheese, being sure to cover the crusts of the bread.
5. Broil, cheese side up, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.