Tag: gruyere
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Croque-Monsieur Breakfast Bake
Nothing says comfort more than a recipe loaded with gooey cheese & crispy French bread. This winter season I made my simple baked casserole version of the classic croque-monsier sandwich. If you aren’t familiar with the traditional recipe, it is a hot ham & cheese sandwich (typically gruyère or swiss) with the bread dipped into…
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Potatoes au Gratin with Haricots Verts and Prosciutto
Growing up in Southern Louisiana, comfort foods were the star of my childhood. Whether we were gathering with friends over bowls full of gumbo or court-bouillon on the weekend, making red beans and rice on Mondays, or spooning my mothers’ favorite weeknight-friendly green bean, ham, and potato stew, the bowl was the vessel and the…
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Ham and Cheese Soufflé
In my experience, there are few dishes that impress dinner guests more than soufflé. The elegant rise and fall. The way their crunchy tops give in to soft, melted middles. There’s just something magical about this classic French dish. Only most people, myself included at one point, get nervous at the idea of preparing soufflé,…