Croque Monsieur

• 8slices white bread
• 8slices Gruyère cheese
• 4slices

The slices of ham and cheese should be approximately the same size as the slices of bread, so that they can be trimmed neatly. Ideally the cheese should be fairly thinly sliced, whereas the ham can be cut a little more generously.

On four of the bread slices arrange first a slice of cheese, then ham and finally another slice of cheese. Top with a second slice of bread, press gently toge