Winter delight: Croque monsieur-style baked potatoes recipe
Stuffed potatoes in the croque monsieur style are the perfect dish for winter evenings. The recipe by Tiffany Siyaty, a French culinary TikToker, combines favorite ingredients in a delicious form.
When the temperature outside drops, warm and comforting dishes are worth their weight in gold. However, you don't have to cook a huge pot of soup or simmer meat for a stew. Consider ordinary potatoes, which turn into an exceptional dish in this recipe.
Croque monsieur baked potatoes
Croque monsieur is a classic French baked sandwich with ham and cheese, covered in béchamel sauce, often served for breakfast and lunch. The name comes from the word "croquer," meaning "to crunch" or "to bite," and "monsieur," meaning "mister." So it literally means "crunchy mister."
The sandwich quickly found its place in French restaurants, delighting the taste buds of tourists and locals alike.
In this recipe, the iconic sandwich serves as an inspiration to create delicious baked potatoes. This variation will appeal to all household members and works great for lunch or a warm dinner.
It's best to choose large, elongated potatoes to stuff them with ham and cheese easily. You can use other types of cheese here, such as cheddar or gouda.
Ingredients:
- 2 large potatoes
- Butter
- Ham slices
- Grated mozzarella
Béchamel sauce:
- A piece of butter
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- Approximately 1 cup of milk
- A pinch of nutmeg
- Salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prick the potatoes with a fork, wrap them in parchment paper, and bake for about 1 hour. Baking time may vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter, add the flour, and stir until a light roux forms.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook on low heat until the sauce thickens. Season with nutmeg and salt.
- Cut the baked potatoes with a knife, and add butter and ham slices.
- Generously pour the béchamel sauce and sprinkle with grated mozzarella.
- Place in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts and browns.
Stuffed potatoes in the croque monsieur style are an excellent way to combine traditional flavors with a modern approach to cooking. Thanks to the simplicity of preparation and the availability of ingredients, this recipe will undoubtedly become a hit in many homes.
