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Croque Monsieur

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Croque monsieur is a sandwich of French origin. According to Wikipedia, it is their version of a fast food snack which is often served in cafes or bars. I love the combination of tastes. To me it is a union of French toast and a ham and cheese sandwich. It is perfect for breakfast or snacks. Emmental and Gruyere cheese  are often used for this dish, but feel free to use other kinds such as mozzarella if desired.  You may also sprinkle it with confectioners’ sugar if you want to add some sweetness to it.

 

Serves 2

Ingredients:

4 slices of bread

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

4 slices of ham

4 slices Gruyere cheese

1 egg

1/2 cup of all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons butter

Grated cheese

Salad greens, for serving

French fries, for serving

 

Get a slice of bread. Spread mayonnaise on each and then top it with mustard. Do this for the remaining bread. Place a slice of ham and cheese on a piece of bread and then put another slice of bread on top of it. Cut the sandwiches using cookie cutters if desired.

Next, combine the flour and egg in a medium sized bowl. After, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture and then fry them in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer it to a serving plate or individual plates and sprinkle with grated cheese before serving. Serve with salad greens and fries.

 

Photo Courtesy Of:   TAYLOR149

Elvis Sandwich

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The Elvis sandwich was named after the legendary king of rock and roll Elvis Presley. According to Wikipedia,  he was fond of sandwiches with bananas and peanut butter. He even craved for Fool’s Gold Loaf, which is a loaf of Italian bread stuffed with bacon, peanut butter and grape jelly. This special sandwich can be found in a five-star restaurant in Denver, Colorado called Colorado Mine Company. During the 60’s it was known as “the place to be”.

Here is a yummy recipe that uses his favorite ingredients without the bacon fat, although if you want the salty taste to stick to the bread, you can heat the bread in the same pan which you used for frying the bacon. Just make sure that the oil isn’t too much.

The type of peanut butter used can also make a big difference as there are many types. Feel free to use one that suits your taste, but smooth peanut butter usually is the best option. I must agree though that crunchy peanut butter can add more texture to this delectable sandwich.

 

Ingredients:

12 strips bacon

1/2 teaspoon oil

1/2 cup peanut butter

2 large bananas, sliced

1/4 cup honey

8 slices white bread

2 tablespoons softened butter

 

Heat the oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Fry the bacon strips for 3-5 minutes or until they are crisp. After, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.

Spread butter on 2 slices of bread. Place the bread butter side down on a flat surface or plate. Next, spread peanut butter on the other side. Top it with bananas. Pour some honey over the bananas and put 3 slices of bacon on top of it and then cover it with the other slice of bread. Repeat this for the remaining ingredients.

Transfer the assembled sandwich on a hot grill for 3-5 minutes or until they are hot and crispy. Transfer the sandwiches to a plate and slice them in half before serving. Serve warm with fries or chips.

 

Photo Courtesy Of:  kthread

 

Homemade BLTs = Love

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On some days, it feels like the height of summer here. On those days, much as I love my usual comfort food of stews and roasts, all I want is a sandwich. A good, filling sandwich made with crispy fresh organic lettuce, juicy red tomato slices, and cool, creamy mayonnaise. A sandwich like this one: my homemade Bacon Lettuce & Tomato sandwich, otherwise known as the BLT.

Because however hot it gets, I always love bacon.

I’m fine with just this sandwich and a tall glass of water, but some people like adding sides to this delicious meal. My mom absolutely must have a small pile of barbecue Kettle chips, and my husband likes a crunchy kosher pickle to nibble on between bites.

Whichever way you want to have this sandwich, I urge you to have it. It’s perfection in a sandwich.

Homemade Bacon Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches
Serves 2

4 slices good bread. Whole wheat is fine, but I prefer brioche (who doesn’t?)
6 slices thick bacon. Turkey is fine. Pepper bacon is awesome. So is regular smoked bacon. I could go on, you know.
Fresh lettuce, washed and spun-dried
Fresh red tomato, thickly sliced
Cheese slices. Optional. I LOVE provolone on this, but anything that you prefer. Or none at all.
Good mayonnaise. Hellmann’s/Best Foods has my heart.

Cook bacon over LOW heat. You want it crispy but not charred, with a little bit of chewiness in there. Set aside.
Lightly toast bread slices.
For each sandwich (this recipe makes two): Spread one piece of bread with mayonnaise. On the other slice of bread, make layers like so: Bacon, Tomato, Cheese, Lettuce. Top with mayonnaised slice of bread. Repeat for other sandwich.