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Croûte au Fromage

Elevate simple cheese toast with this baked French-Swiss version.
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Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1- inch-thick slices French bread toasted
  • ¼ cup white wine preferably Fendant or Chasselas
  • 1 ½ cups grated Swiss cheese try a mix of raclette, fontina, and Vacherin Fribourgeois
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Cornichons to garnish
  • Pickled pearl onions to garnish
  • 2 slices baked ham optional
  • 2 fried eggs optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Place toasted bread slices in 2 small casserole dishes. Sprinkle wine and cheese into dish, making sure to cover toasts and any empty space.
  • Bake 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is melted completely. Broil 1 additional minute or until cheese is golden brown and bubbling. Season with pepper and garnish with cornichons and pearl onions. Serve with a glass of white wine.
  • OPTIONAL: For a croûte complète, add 1 slice of ham between the bread and cheese in each dish before baking; once cooked, top each with a fried egg.