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Croque Monsieur Style Monte Cristo Croutons with Frisee Salad and Shallot Vinaigrette (Rachael Ray) Recipe

Croque Monsieur Style Monte Cristo Croutons with Frisee Salad and Shallot Vinaigrette (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Croque Monsieur Style Monte Cristo Croutons with Frisee Salad and Shallot Vinaigrette (Rachael Ray)

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp orange marmalade
2 tbsp grated shallot
3 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large heart romaine lettuce, cleaned and sliced 3/4-inch thick
1 large head or 2 small heads frisee lettuce
5 tbsp butter
2 rounded tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
grated nutmeg
8 slices good quality white bread
8 slices gruyere
8 slices baked ham
3 whole eggs

Directions:

Preheat a griddle pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Whisk together the marmalade, shallot, 1 tablespoon of the Dijon mustard and vinegar, in a small bowl. Add the extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream, while whisking, and then season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
Combine the romaine with the frisee on large platter or in a shallow bowl.
Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a sauce pot over medium heat, then whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in 1 1/3 cups of the milk and cook until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Season the sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of mustard and turn off the heat. Spread 4 slices of bread with the white sauce and top each with a slice of cheese, 2 slices folded ham, another slice of cheese. Spread the remaining bread with sauce and cover the sandwiches. Trim the crusts, if you prefer, then quarter the sandwiches.
Beat the eggs with the remaining milk in a shallow bowl and dip the sandwiches in the batter as you add them to the griddle. Wipe the griddle with butter nested in a paper towel before you start adding the sandwiches. Griddle the sandwiches until deep golden, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Toss the salad with the dressing and divide it among 4 plates. Arrange 4 Croque Monsieur Monte Cristo croutons on top of each salad and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	899.5 Kcal (3766 kJ)
Calories from fat	589.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	65.51g	101%
Cholesterol	254.37mg	85%
Sodium	1213.37mg	51%
Potassium	524.13mg	11%
Total Carbs	39.95g	13%
Sugars	15.44g	62%
Dietary Fiber	5.63g	23%
Protein	38.42g	77%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	1137.8mg	114%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	236.44 Kcal (990 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.22g	101%
Cholesterol	66.86mg	85%
Sodium	318.95mg	51%
Potassium	137.77mg	11%
Total Carbs	10.5g	13%
Sugars	4.06g	62%
Dietary Fiber	1.48g	23%
Protein	10.1g	77%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	2%
Iron	1.1mg	23%
Calcium	299.1mg	114%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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