Seaside Croque-Monsieur

STEP 1: Preparing the ingredients
Thinly slice the haddock. Cut the ham on the bone into small pieces. Cut the Bauzzarella into small pieces.

STEP 2: Making the béchamel sauce
Melt the butter over a low heat, add the flour and mix.
Pour in the milk and leave to thicken for 2/3 minutes, stirring regularly. Season very lightly with salt. Add the sea lettuce off the heat to preserve its flavour.

STEP 3: Assembling the croque-monsieur
Lightly butter the slices of sandwich bread then spread with a thin layer of béchamel sauce. Divide the haddock, ham on the bone and Bauzzarella. Close the croque. Do this 2 times to create a 2-layer croque.

STEP 4: Baking the croque-monsieur
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the croque on a baking tray and brown for 10/15 minutes on each side with a little butter.

STEP 5: Presentation

• For a meal: Serve the croque with a green salad and a runny cheese.
• For the aperitif: Cut into 9 bite-sized pieces and add skewers to make it easier to eat.