Christmas Leftovers Croque Monsieur

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2 portions
Metric Imperial

Ingredients

  • 0.5oz softened butter, plus extra to fry
  • 4 slices of white bread
  • 0.5oz Dijon mustard
  • 4oz Gruyère cheese/ Stilton trimmings
  • 4 slices of maple-baked ham

Method

  1. Butter both sides of each slice of bread. Spread mustard on one side of each slice.
  2. Split the cheese and ham in half and make two sandwiches, with the mustard-spread side facing inwards.
  3. Heat a griddle pan and fry the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted.
  4. Remove from the pan, cut the sandwich in half and serve.

Make the most of your festive leftovers with this Christmas croque monsieur, a tasty twist on the classic French toasted sandwich. Filled with succulent ham or turkey, gooey cheese, and a subtle sweetness from Canadian maple syrup, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Boxing Day brunch or a quick, satisfying lunch. This recipe brings together the best flavours of the season, making it a standout among croque monsieur recipes for families looking for something easy and comforting.

For more creative Christmas croque monsieur ideas or other ways to enjoy maple syrup, keep scrolling to find your next favourite recipe!

The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers are not in any way responsible for the identification or presence of allergens in recipes or for the classification of any recipe as vegetarian or vegan.

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