A delicious croque monsieur with added vegetables!
VegetarianCroqueCourse: Main coursePreparation time: 8 minutesCooking time: 20 minutes
Instructions
1. Wash the leek and cut off the ends, keeping only the white part. Cut it in half lengthwise and finely slice.
2. In a hot pan, add a knob of butter and the sliced leek. Sauté over high heat for 2 minutes, stirring. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 8 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 240°C (475°F). In a bowl, mix the cooked leeks, cream, parmesan cheese, and grated cheese (reserving a small handful for later). Season with salt and pepper.
5. Butter one side of the slices of bread.
6. Butter an ovenproof dish.
7. Place half of the slices, buttered side up, in the dish. Add the leek filling, reserving a tablespoon per portion.
8. Close with the second slice of bread, buttered side on top of the filling. Then, cover the sandwiches with the remaining leek filling and grated cheese.
9. Bake for 10 minutes at 240°C (475°F). Serve with a salad dressed to your liking, it's ready!