Photo: Croque Monsieur Sandwiches with Pears Recipe
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 8 slices whole-wheat bread
- 4 teaspoons light mayonnaise
- 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced (canned pears may also be used)
- 8 ounces leftover ham slices
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese (4 to 8 slices)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup water
Directions
Coat a large griddle or skillet with cooking spray and preheat to medium heat.
Spread mustard on 4 slices of bread. Spread mayonnaise on remaining 4 slices of bread. Top mustard side of slices with pear slices, ham and cheese. Place second slice of bread (with the mayonnaise) over top, making a sandwich.
In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, salt, cinnamon, baking powder and water. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture and turn to coat both sides. Place sandwiches on hot griddle and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, until egg is cooked and cheese melts.
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By pamiepoups
Bel Air, MD
on December 25, 2011
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I was looking for a croque monseiur recipe, and chose this one since it didn't call for the bechamel sauce; less caloric and time consuming. I used healthnut bread and substituted dry mustard for the cinnamon, and 1% milk for the water. I forgot the baking powder, and didn't miss it in the final result. The combination of pear, ham, and the nutty flavor of the bread was delicious. Thanks!
By muffinblue3_6799481
San Clemente, CA
on December 08, 2009
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I was very inspired by this recipe and made something somewhat similar that was delicious. The differences were I used a whole wheat english muffin, lightlife smart deli ham (vegetarian, no baking powder, red delicious apple slices, and a pat of butter in the pan. It smelled really good thanks to the cinnamon and I had myself a great lunch!
By mariel1951_3375221
Arlington, TX
on December 19, 2008
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Dear Robin, swiss cheese NEVER has holes. That's a requirement from the Swiss government! A swiss-looking cheese with holes is a cheese made in France, NEVER from Switzerland. Other than that, the recipe is good. Easy meal for a night when you don't have time to cook.
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