Kids' Croque Monsieur

By Soo Kim and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Kids' Croque MonsieurThis ham-and-cheese sandwich is the perfect snack for big kids with large appetites. Drain the salsa so you won't have a soggy sandwich.1 user reviews.
Kids' Croque Monsieur

Kids' Croque Monsieur
Photography by Jodi Pudge

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 379379 cal
pro 18 g18g pro
total fat 23 g23g total fat
sat. fat 13 g13g sat. fat
carb 27 g27g carb
fibre 3 g3g fibre
chol 71 mg71mg chol
sodium 1,059 mg1,059mg sodium
potassium 298 mg298mg potassium
% RDI: -
calcium 2929 calcium
iron 1414 iron
vit A 1818 vit A
vit C 22 vit C
folate 2525 folate

This ham-and-cheese sandwich is the perfect snack for big kids with large appetites. Drain the salsa so you won't have a soggy sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp butter , softened2 tsp butter, softened
  • 2 slices light rye bread , or other sandwich bread2 slices light rye bread, or other sandwich bread
  • 1 thin slice Black Forest ham 1 thin slice Black Forest ham
  • 2 tbsp salsa 2 tbsp salsa
  • 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Spread butter over 1 side of each bread slice; lay, butter side down, on work surface. Top 1 slice with ham and salsa; sprinkle with cheese. Top with second slice, butter-side up.

Grill in panini press until crisp and browned and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. (Or grill in cast-iron skillet over medium heat, pressing and turning once, about 5 minutes.) Makes 1 serving.

Additional information : Variation: 
Swiss Croque Monsieur
Spread 1-1/2 tsp grainy mustard on unbuttered side of bread slice. Top with ham; 1 pickle, thinly sliced; and 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2011

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