Croûte Savoyarde Ham Cheese And Mushroom Melt Recipes

HAM AND MUSHROOM FRENCH ROLLED OMELET

Steps:

• Whisk the eggs together with a splash of cool water in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
• Add olive oil to lightly coat a medium nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook until it begins to brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove the ham from the pan and set aside. Add the mushrooms to the pan in an even layer; season with a pinch of salt. Cook until they begin to brown and wilt slightly, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the mushrooms from the pan. Wipe the pan down with a paper towel. Return the pan to medium heat and add olive oil to coat. Add the eggs and cook until just set, frequently moving the edges from the pan with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle with some of the fontina and Gruyere, then add the ham and mushrooms and another layer of the cheeses. Roll the omelet to the opposite side of the pan, tilting as you go and roll onto a plate. Garnish with chives. Serve!

CHEEZY MUSHROOM MELT

Steps:

• Chuck Hughes makes this melt for breakfast or lunch: creamy, earthy and cheesy, you can't go wrong!
• For the mushrooms: In a saucepan on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onions and mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes, or until slightly brown. Add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute. Add veal stock and simmer for another 5 minutes until liquid has reduced. Remove from heat and add parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the bechamel sauce: Meanwhile, in a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and mix with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and continue cooking until it thickens, about 2 minutes. Add Gruyere cheese and keep at a medium low heat until it is completely incorporated. Set aside.
• For the melt: Butter each piece of bread on one side. Spoon the mushroom mixture onto the unbuttered side of the bread, top with cheesy bechamel sauce and cover with another slice of bread. Place in a frying pan on medium heat and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
• For serving: Remove, cut in half and add a spoonful of remaining mushroom mixture on top. Garnish with more grated cheese as desired and serve.

CROûTE SAVOYARDE (HAM, CHEESE AND MUSHROOM MELT)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the baguette into long slices.
• 2. Mix the garlic and olive oil, and spread on one side of each baguette slice. Lay the baguette slices on a baking dish, drizzle the olive oil on top, then splash half of the wine over the slices.
• 3. Melt the butter in a skillet, and sauté the mushrooms, shallots and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes or until the shallots are tender. Ad the cream and remaining white wine, and cook until heated through.
• 4. Arrange the ham pieces over the top of each baguette slice, then spoon the creamy mushroom mixture on top.
• 5. Sprinkle the emmental and gruyere cheese on top, then sprinkle the kirsch over the top of each baguette slice.
• 6. Place baking sheet in oven and bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS WITH SMOKED HAM

Steps:

• Place dried mushrooms in medium bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 45 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to work surface; reserve mushroom soaking liquid. Chop mushrooms.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add button mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are brown and juices evaporate, about 12 minutes. Add porcini mushrooms; stir 1 minute. Transfer mushroom mixture to medium bowl.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and next 3 ingredients. Sauté until shallots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add mushroom mixture and 1/2 cup mushroom soaking liquid, leaving behind any sediment. Cover and simmer until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more soaking liquid if mixture is dry, about 20 minutes. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)
• Transfer mushroom mixture to serving bowl. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
• Dried porcini mushrooms are available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and many supermarkets.

HAM CROQUETTES WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the ham, onion and parsley; set aside., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir into ham mixture., Spread into an 8-in. square baking dish; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., In a shallow bowl, combine egg and water. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Shape ham mixture into 12 balls (mixture will be soft); roll each ball in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours longer., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in mustard. Serve with croquettes.

HOT OPEN-FACED HAM, SWISS CHEESE, AND MUSHROOM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, the mustard, the dill, and salt and pepper to taste. In a skillet cook the mushrooms in the oil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the liquid the mushrooms give off is evaporated, and remove the skillet from the heat. On a baking sheet spread one side of each slice of toast with half the mayonnaise mixture, top each toast with a slice of the ham, half the mushrooms, a slice of the Swiss cheese, half the onion, and salt and pepper to taste, and broil the sandwiches under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and browned lightly.

CROUTE SAVOYARDE

Steps:

• Cut the baguette into long slices, spread with the garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and grill until crispy.
• Lay the slices in a baking dish and splash half of the white wine over them.
• Set the oven to 200C/gas 6. Melt the butter in a frying pan and gently fry the mushrooms, shallots and garlic.
• Add the remaining white wine and the cream, and heat the mixture through.
• Spread the Parma ham over the top of the bread and then spoon over the creamy mushrooms.
• Scatter with the grated cheese and then sprinkle the kirsch over the top. Bake for seven to eight minutes or until golden brown. Serve with a green salad.

HAM & SWISS MELTS

Steps:

• Cut baguette in half without slicing through completely. Arrange half of the cheese on bottom half. Top with pickles, ham and remaining cheese; sprinkle with paprika. Close sandwich; cut crosswise into four pieces., Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

HAM AND CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. or until tender.
• Add mushroom caps, top sides down, to skillet; top with tomatoes, spinach and ham. Add water to skillet; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 8 min. or until mushrooms are tender. Top with cheese. Remove from heat.
• Let stand, covered, 1 min. or until cheese begins to melt. Cut each mushroom into 6 wedges to serve.

HAM CROQUETTES WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the croquettes:.
• Melt butter or margarine with curry powder; stir in flour. Add milk all at once, cook and stir till bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more Remove from heat. Stir in onion and mustard. Add ground ham and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly, about one hour. With wet hands shape mixture into 10 balls Roll in bread crumbs and shape each ball into a cone. Dip into mixture of egg and water, roll again in crumbs. Fry a few at a time in hot fat/oil for 2-2 1/2 minutes or till golden brown. Drain and keep warm.
• Make the sauce:
• In a small saucepan melt the butter/margarine and stir in the flour, salt & pepper. Add the milk all at once and cook till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Add the cheeses; heat and stir till melted.

HAM, CHEESE & MUSHROOM TURNOVERS

Steps:

• The first thing to do is to make a thick white sauce that will be the base of the turnover filling. Bring the milk to a simmer, then add the butter and flour paste. Whisk the paste into the simmering milk and allow it to boil for 3-4 mins, whisking gently all the time to prevent it from catching. You should now have a very thick white sauce. Cool the sauce in a bowl. Fry the mushrooms in the oil for 3-5 mins until golden, then leave to cool.
• Place the ham, cheese and mushrooms into a bowl, then gradually add the white sauce until everything is well coated. Finally, add the herbs.
• Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to about the thickness of a £1 coin and cut out 4 saucer-size rounds (about 18cm wide), re-rolling the trimmings if you need to. Brush the edges of each round with beaten egg. Spoon the mixture onto 1 side of each round, then fold over and seal the edges well. The turnovers can now be frozen for up to 1 month. Brush the turnover with the remaining egg, then chill for 30 mins.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the turnovers on a baking sheet and bake for about 35 mins until puffed up and golden. Leave to cool slightly and enjoy warm.