Croque Monsieur #SundaySupper

Hi Everyone!

Happy Sunday to you!  Today I am heading home from my weekend in Baton Rouge, I can’t wait to tell you all about my trip, but that shall come later this week!  :)  Speaking of travels, last year I went to Paris France for a work trip, best work trip ever!  My friend Diane and I stayed in Paris for a few extra days to take in the sites.  I just fell in love with the city!  Unfortunately for being July it was cold, windy and rainy when we were there.  However, I did manage to take in a few sites, but one thing I do remember about Paris is the food!   My eyes lite up, my stomach grumbled and all I could think about was lattes, bread and pastries.  Ohhhh, the beautiful food in Paris!  I ate so many wonderful treats like croissants, macaroons, cheese and my first time ever having Nutella.  I was in heaven!  I swear Parisian food was made for me!  Paris has everything I love, bread, oatmeal, bread, yogurt, bread, pastries and so on….  You get the point, I love my bread.  But the one thing I regret not trying were the little sandwiches that I saw everywhere.  These little sandwiches were so adorable, they were made on a baguette and contained different fillings from ham, chicken, turkey and veggies,  Why didn’t I get one?  I guess it’s a great excuse to go back to Paris???  Anyway,  our assignment for this weeks #SundaySupper was to make Global Street Food.   I originally thought pizza from Italy or Beef Gyros from Greece, but then I thought about those sandwiches in Paris, so I had to create the sandwich that I never tried.  Let me introduce to you Croque Monsieur.  Sounds pretty doesn’t it?

Croque Monsieur is a french sandwich that consists of hot ham and Gruyere cheese that is fried in butter.  There are different variations of the sandwich, but I took the basic idea of the sandwich and made it to where I know my Husband would eat it too!  When I told him I was making a sandwich that I saw in Paris that consists of ham and cheese on a baguette, he was all over it and said ok.  He couldn’t argue too much since we are sandwich lovers in our house, plus it consists of ham, one of his favorites.  However, when were at the store he had different ideas to what should go on his french sandwich.  Needless to say, we ended up with completely different sandwiches.  lol

My Croque Monsieur is made with lean deli ham, Pepper  Jack Cheese instead of Gruyere and sliced apples.  I topped my sandwich with a mixture of fat-free mayonnaise and dijon mustard.  I don’t like the taste of fat-free mayo, but since I had it, I thought mixing mustard in it would mask the flavor of the mayo and you know what?  It did!  The mayo mixture tasted wonderful!!  I was quite surprised!!

The sandwich is sweet from the apples and savory from the ham and mayo mixture.  This makes for a wonderful meal and it’s very filling!!  For calorie saving, I hollowed out the center of my baguette and used Sargento Ultra Thin Pepper Jack Cheese.  The sandwich is still a little high in calories, but if it’s a meal, then you are ok!  Plus the best part besides the taste is that I didn’t crave an evening snack!!!  Another bonus about this recipe besides the flavor is that it only takes a few minutes to make!  So if you’re in a rush this sandwich is perfect!  You could even slice it into mini sandwiches and serve at a party!

I thought since my Husband loved the idea of a sandwich for dinner that was made with ham and cheese, that I would show you the sandwich he created.  It’s served on half an Italian Loaf of bread.  Yes, half a large loaf!  It’s loaded with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and Italian Dressing.  He had fun making his own sandwich!  The sandwich is is as big as my head!!!

I really enjoyed today’s #SundaySupper!  I love food that you can get on the street.  Sounds kind of weird doesn’t it.  lol  Give my finger food and I am one happy camper!!!  I look forward to seeing what the others have made!

Have a great rest of the weekend!

Peace out my friends!

Toodles,

Jennifer

Bread on the Boulevard

• Bavarian Soft Pretzels from The Foodie Army Wife
• Pao de Queijo from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Gluten Free Focaccia di recco from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
• Martabak (stuffed pancake or pan-fried bread) from The Urban Mrs
• Socca from Curious Cuisiniere

Hand-Held Savory Eats

• Carnitas Tortas from Cookin’ Mimi
• Schnitzelwecken {Schnitzel on a bun} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Tortas de Milanesa (Pork Cutlet Sandwiches) from Juanita’s Cocina
• Waffle Cone Fried Chicken from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
• Feta Chicken Kabobs from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Beef Taquitos from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
• Chorizo, Chimichurri and Salsa Sandwiches from Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Falafel Pita Sandwich from Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Croque Monsieur from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Chicken and Chorizo Street Tacos from I Run For Wine
• Tandoori Chicken Wrap from Foxes Love Lemons
• SoCal Rolled Tacos from Webicurean
• Samosas from Soni’s Food
• Beef and Pork Empanadas from Magnolia Days

To-Go Containers

• NicaMales (Nicaraguan Street Food) from The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
• Currywurst mit Pommes from girlichef
• Arancinis from My cute bride
• Poutine from Noshing with the Nolands
• Tokyo University Potatoes from NinjaBaking.com
• Tacos de Carne Asada from Family Foodie

Sweets on the Streets

• Nutella Crepes from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Easy Apple Churros with Dulce de Leche from Daily Dish Recipes
• Kettle Corn from Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Hotteok from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Funnel Cake 3 Ways from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Sweet Corn Tamale (Tamal Asado) from Basic N Delicious
• Pisang Goreng (Deep Fried Bananas) from Food Lust People Love
• Banana Nutella Swirl Gelato from Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Grab a Thermos 

• Wine Pairing Recommendations For Global Street Food #SundaySupper from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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