Can I use other cheeses?

Yes, you can also use Emmental, cheddar or young cheese, as long as it is a cheese that melts well.

What if I don't have a crocodile machine?

You can also prepare the croquette in a grill pan or in the oven under the grill setting.

Can I substitute the Bolognese sauce?

Sure, use a different pasta sauce like arrabbiata or a creamy cheese sauce.

How do I make sure the crocodile doesn't get too wet?

Don't use too much sauce between the buns and make sure the mozzarella is well drained.

How can I store this dish?

In the refrigerator: maximum 1 day, well wrapped in aluminum foil or an airtight container. In the freezer: up to 1 month, although it tastes best fresh. Reheat: heat for 10 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 °C or 3 minutes in a contact grill. In the microwave, it becomes less crispy.

Croque bolognaise

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20min

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Easy

Making a Croque Bolognese is so rewarding. It's delicious, hearty, and above all, super easy to make. But sometimes I make it even more delicious by adding an extra scoop ofBolognese sauceand melted cheese. I then use a Bunsen burner to caramelize the cheese. The result? A croquette that's not only creamy on the inside but also has a cheesy topping that's simply irresistible.

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Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 2P

For the croque
4 thick slices of wheat bread (or bread of your choice)
8 slices of fontina or provolone cheese
4 to 6 slices of Parma ham
4 tablespoons Bolognaise sauce

For the topping
2-3 tablespoons Bolognaise sauce
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

4 thick slices of wheat bread (or bread of your choice)
8 slices of fontina or provolone cheese
4 to 6 slices of Parma ham
4 tablespoons Bolognaise sauce

2-3 tablespoons Bolognaise sauce
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Make it veggie!

Replace the Parma ham with grilled vegetables like zucchini or eggplant. You can also use grilled bell peppers for extra sweetness. The rest of the recipe remains the same, including the cheesy topping.

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Preheat your grill machine.

Place the first slice of bread on a board and top it with 2 slices of fontina.

Place 2 or 3 slices of Parma ham and a spoonful of Bolognese sauce on top

Finish with 2 more slices of fontina and cover with the second slice of bread.

Repeat for the second Croque.

Place in the grill, select the croque option and bake until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown and crispy.

Remove the croque from the oven and place some extra Bolognese sauce on each one.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and lightly toast the cheese with a Bunsen burner for the ultimate finish.

Tips

Don't have a Bunsen burner at home? Place the croquette briefly under the broiler of your oven.
Vary the bread: sourdough bread or a hearty nut bread adds extra character.
Prefer something a bit spicier? Sprinkle some chili flakes over it before caramelizing the cheese.
Make extraBolognese sauceand freeze them in portions, so you always have a supply on hand.