OT - Another Movie Q

[BarbaraS]

Hey All,

While watching "It's Complicated" for the umpteenth time, I finally found out what Meryl Streep cooked for Steve Martin for dinner. It was Croque-Monsieur. Basically a Ham and Gruyere sandwich.

Sounds delish!! Has anyone made this and what would you side with it? What bread did you use - sourdough?

Barbara

[cjs]

I've made them many times over the years - You can serve the open-faced or dip them in batter as for a Monte Cristo and you can even make them with Salmon and pumpernickel bread. I don't remember ever using any special bread.

Also, they are great napped with a Mornay sauce.

[BarbaraS]

"You can serve the open-faced or dip them in batter as for a Monte Cristo"

Like in dip the open face sammich in egg and fry/bake it? Which did you do?

Barbara

[Old Bay]

I have had the Croque Madame--an open face version with a fried egg. The English and Americans have corrupted this version by subing sliced chicken for the ham with no egg!!! I've had the real delicious thing at a little French bistro in Rice (University) Village in Houston. Delicious---never made it, only ate it!!!

[cjs]

No, you can't do the Monte Cristo version with open face - only an enclosed sandwich.

[Gourmet_Mom]

I've done the Croque-Monsieur. No special bread. I served it with a Tomato Basil Soup.