Croque‑Milanese

Ingredients

• 4 slices sliced bread (white or brioche)
• 4 thin slices prosciutto
• 100 g gruyère cheese
• 2 tablespoons tomato‑basil spread
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 egg
• 30 ml milk
• to taste salt and pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.

2. 2

   Spread the tomato‑basil mixture on one side of each bread slice, then layer prosciutto and grated gruyère on two slices; top with the remaining bread slices, spread side down.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk the egg with milk, salt, and pepper; dip each sandwich briefly in the egg mixture.

4. 4

   Place the sandwiches in the hot skillet and cook 3‑4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese melts.

5. 5

   Slice and serve immediately.