Raclette-style croque-monsieur: the ideal easy recipe when temperatures drop: Femme Actuelle Le MAG

That’s it, the cold has definitely set in in France. And when the temperature drops, raclette is back! This mountain specialty is part of the long list of comforting recipes which warm our hearts and taste buds when the weather is more for big coats than for a little light jacket. Friendly and above all very tasty, we never tire of it, even after the 10th raclette evening of the season. If you are a big fan of this body-loving dish, you will surely be won over by the raclette-style croque monsieur.

We owe this improbable meeting between these two great classics of French cuisine to the duo of culinary content creators known on TikTok under the nickname On.mange.quoi.ce.soir. An unexpected association which visually keeps all its promises and we have absolutely no doubt that taste-wise the bet is also successful. The other feat of this recipe is that the raclette-style croque-monsieur is ready in less than 10 minutes. If you are extremely hungry and have little time to spare, this is the perfect alternative!

Raclette-style croque-monsieur: the gourmet recipe ready in less than 10 minutes

There are evenings or even middays when you just want to eat something delicious, but which requires very little preparation time. For all these times, the raclette-style croque-monsieur will be the perfect dish that will meet all your expectations. This revisit of this monument of French gastronomy imagined by the food influencers On.mange.quoi.ce.soir will allow you to enjoy it in less than 10 minutes, cooking included! A godsend for all fans of melted cheese and for all other time-pressured gourmands.

The list of ingredients for 2 people:

• 4 thick slices of country bread
• a little butter
• 4 slices of white ham
• 2 large slices of raclette cheese
• a handful of pickles

The steps of the recipe:

1. Cut slices of country bread. They must be thick, at least 1.5 cm thick.
2. Butter each slice, but only on one side. This way, the bread will be nicely browned when you brown the croque-monsieur in the pan.
3. Place the slices of bread on your work surface with the buttered side down. Pepper each slice and place a generous slice of raclette cheese on one side. Add the ham, if possible choose it in a chiffonade, it will be more practical for assembly and also more delicious. Cut some pickles in half and garnish your croque monsieur with them. When your croque monsieur is well filled, close it with the other slice.
4. Heat a pan and when it is up to temperature, put your croque-monsieur in it. Turn it over when the cheese seems well melted. Let it cook for a few more minutes then serve it.

Croque-monsieur: recipe ideas ready in less than 15 minutes

When you have little time to prepare food, croque-monsieur is the recipe you go for. It only takes a few minutes to prepare a dish that is certainly simple, but so comforting. To vary the pleasures, here are some ideas for toppings that you can slip into your croque-monsieur. A Nordic version with slices of smoked salmon, a little grated Emmental and chives is a delicious alternative to try urgently. Just as the Italian version with mozzarella, dried tomatoes and a little arugula. If you liked the raclette-style croque-monsieur, you will love the one inspired by the tartiflette. A few pieces of Reblochon cheese, bacon and grilled onions and you are in culinary apotheosis!

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