Croque Monsieur Loaded Pittas

Croque Monsieur Loaded Pittas
  • 2 servings
  • 10 minutes to prepare
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Ingredients

  • 200ml milk
  • 20g flour
  • 20g butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 large pitta breads
  • 2tsp harissa
  • 6 slices of ham
  • 100g Gruyère cheese
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 12 Kalamata olives
  • 50g SunBlush® tomatoes
  • Handful of basil leaves
  • 80g cheddar

Instructions

Method: 

  1. Pour the milk into a pan, add the flour and butter, then slowly bring to a boil. Whisk continuously to a thick, smooth and glossy sauce.
  2. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flour has cooked out. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  3. Heat a griddle pan on medium-low heat.
  4. Slice the pittas in half then spread a tsp of harissa on the base of each pitta half.
  5. Divide the ham and Gruyère cheese between each pitta, then add the onions, olives, SunBlush® tomatoes and basil.
  6. Place the pittas in the pan cook for 3-4 minutes and then turn over. Spread the butter sauce on the side that has cooked and add the cheddar.
  7. Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until cheese has melted, then serve.

Chef’s Tip 

Using a dry pan will make it easier to turn over the pitta when it’s cooked. It will stick if you try turning it over too soon.

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