Hello, cooks! These are my family recipes for Croque Monsieur and Tomato Bisque. I put these recipes together because they go together perfectly! These delicious foods are French cuisine and are both delicious and nutritious! This recipe serves 8.
I have never actually made this recipe, but I used my mom’s recipe. This is one of my favorite recipes my mom makes. I give thanks to my mom for making this recipe!
Ingredients for the Croque Monsieur Ingredients for the Tomato Bisque
16 slices of quality gluten free bread 1 32oz. can diced tomatoes
8 T Milk 4 cups tomato juice
4 T Dijon Mustard 12-14 fresh washed basil leaves
4 T Mayonnaise 1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 Egg white 1/4 lb butter
16 slices of thin sliced ham 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
1tsp black pepper Additional basil leaves (Optional Topping)
8 slices gruyere or 8 slices Havarti Goat Cheese (Optional Topping)
Directions for Croque Monsieur & Tomato Bisque
- Combine tomatoes and tomato juice in saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then place in blender with basil leaves. Do in small batches (we do 3), unless you want tomato on the ceiling.
- Combine mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl spread mixture on all slices of bread
- Add 2 slices of ham and one slice of cheese to each pair of bread.
- Combine egg white milk and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip both sides of the sanwich into mixture.
- Heat a large nonstick griddle on medium heat, coated with butter or cooking spray.
- Add sandwiches to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side until slightly browned and cheese melts.
- Return to saucepan and add cream and butter. Stir in low hear until cream and butter incorporated.
- Garnish with basil leaves and goat cheese (if desired), and serve!