Mini Croque‑Monsieur Apple and Foie Gras

Ingredients

• 8 slices Sliced bread (preferably whole‑grain sliced bread or brioche)
• 30 g Unsalted butter (for spreading on the bread slices)
• 100 g Raclette cheese or Emmental (grated)
• 1 unit Apple (Granny Smith type, thinly sliced)
• 80 g Semi‑cooked foie gras (cut into small strips)
• 15 ml Balsamic vinegar (reduced into a glaze or bought already reduced)
• 1 pinch Fine salt
• 1 pinch Ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients

   Wash the apple, cut it into very thin slices (about 2 mm). Cut the foie gras into 5 mm strips. Grate the cheese. Lightly butter each slice of bread on one side.

   Time: PT5M

2. Assemble the mini croque‑monsieur

   On the unbuttered side of a slice, place a small handful of grated cheese, a slice of apple, then a strip of foie gras. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper, cover with a second slice of bread, buttered side outward. Repeat for the 8 pieces.

   Time: PT10M

3. Bake

   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Arrange the mini croque‑monsieur on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 200°C

4. Finish with balsamic

   While the croque‑monsieur are still hot, drizzle each piece with a stream of reduced balsamic vinegar (or balsamic syrup). Serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

5. Quick cleanup

   Wash the sheet, utensils and wipe the work surface. Store any remaining ingredients.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

320

Protein

9 g

Carbohydrates

28 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

2 g