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Crispy Croque Monsieur with Sourdough Fermentation

Name: Crispy Croque Monsieur with Sourdough Fermentation
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 slices sourdough bread (fermented 24 hours); 2 slices cooked ham; 2 slices Gruyère cheese; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp mayonnaise

A variation using extended sourdough fermentation for a more complex flavor and crispier texture when grilled.

10 minutes1 servings

Crispy Croque Monsieur with Sourdough Fermentation — Photo: Benoit5656 · Public domain

Method

Prepare sourdough bread by fermenting it for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
Spread mustard on one bread slice, then layer ham and cheese.
Top with the second bread slice and spread mayonnaise on the outside.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.

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