Description
Originally served in a Paris café in 1910, the Croque Monsieur sandwich was made of Gruyère cheese and lean ham between two slices of crustless bread, which was then fried in clarified butter (regular butter can be substituted). Today, many variations of this sandwich abound, although the original is still popular and is served as a casual meal in most bars and cafés throughout France and Switzerland.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup finely grated Boar's Head Gruyère Cheese
  
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  
• 4 slices white bread
  
• 4 thin slices cooked Boar's Head Smoked Virginia Ham
  
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Preparation
In bowl, stir together Gruyère, sour cream and mustard, and spread mixture evenly over 2 bread slices. Top with ham and cover each with remaining bread. Spread tops of sandwiches lightly with 2 tablespoons butter. Invert sandwiches into large skillet; spread remaining 2 tablespoons butter on remaining 2 bread slices. Grill sandwiches over moderate to high heat, turning them once, 6 to 8 minutes, or until they are golden brown on both sides and cheese has melted.

Nutrition
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Serves
Serves 2

Variations
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