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Croque Monsieur with Crispy Fries and Champagne Mimosas

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Croque Monsieur with Crispy Fries and Champagne Mimosas

With a lifetime of new beginnings ahead, remember to nourish each other well. Start by taking time with each other. Begin with this warm and toasty Croque Monsieur and crispy fries, then add a Champagne mimosa for the perfect finish. And remember, the best is always yet to come.

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Directions

  1. For Mimosas: Fill half a glass with orange juice. Fill the other half with Champagne.
  2. For Croque Monsieur: Chop parsley. Mix chopped parsley with parmigiano-reggiano. Butter bread. Layer ham & cheese on top of the bread. Dust each sandwich with the cheese & herb mixture. Flatten sandwich with spatula. Flip sandwich after three minutes. Sandwich is done when outside is golden brown.
  3. For Fries: Slice the potato. Heat peanut oil to 325 degrees in a deep pot. Fry the potatoes for 5-6 minutes. Stir fries to cook evenly. Place French fries on parchment paper to cool. Toss with sea salt.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 4 slices crusty bread
  • 1/2 lb ham, sliced
  • 1/2 lb Gruyére or Emmental cheese, sliced
  • 2 large potatoes
  • 1/2 gal peanut oil
  • Sea salt
  • Orange juice, Mimosas
  • Champagne, Mimosas

Yield: 2 Servings