Turkey Croque-Monsieur
A delicious classical French hot sandwich. Traditionally made with ham, slathered in a béchamel sauce. This version substitute with turkey, smothered with gruyere and cheddar cheese, sourdough bread and baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter softened
- 8 slice sourdough bread
- 8 slice gruyere cheese
- 12 slice roasted turkey
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese grated
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F
- Preheat a nonstick griddle over medium heat
- Mix cream and shredded cheddar cheese in a bowl, season with salt to taste, set aside.
Assembly
- Spread softened butter on both sides of the bread.
- Place bread slices on griddle. Toast until golden color on both sides.
- Top each bread slice with 1 slice of gruyere cheese.
- Top 4 slices of bread with turkey
- Place the other gruyere bread slice on top of the turkey.
- Place sandwiches on a sheet pan (preferably non-stick).
- Spread the cream mixture over the top layer of each sandwich, dividing evenly and extending all the way to the edges.
- Bake at 425F until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 10-12 minutes.
- Let the sandwich rest for a couple minutes before slicing. Slice into squares or triangles. Place on board or platter. Serve hot
Notes
Make Ahead:
- Cream mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill in the refrigerator
- Sandwiches can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill in the refrigerator (spreading the cream mixture when ready to bake)
This delicious sandwich recipe was inspired by the incredible Chef Christophe Truchet. I had the opportunity to work with him at the Waldorf Astoria in Atlanta, GA.
Thank you to my beautiful Friend, amazing photographer, Aysegul @foolproofliving for creating the featured image.
