Toasts with cheese
6 servings
60 minutes
Cheese toasts are a cozy gastronomic delight that combines airy dough and the rich flavor of Gruyère cheese. This recipe originates from classic French traditions, where cheese croutons have long been a symbol of home comfort. A rich sauce made from milk, butter, and flour transforms ordinary slices of bread into a true delicacy. The addition of eggs makes the filling even more tender and velvety. Before frying, the toasts are soaked to better enhance their flavor. Cooked in hot oil, they acquire a golden crust that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They can be served as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to warm soup. An ideal combination of simplicity and sophistication that can adorn any table.
1
Pour the milk into a saucepan, add butter, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Add flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula, and cook on low heat until the sauce thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool. When it is at a temperature that does not burn your hands, mix in the eggs one at a time, stirring well before adding the next. Then add the grated cheese. Spread the mixture over slices of bread and leave them in a cool place for 30 minutes.
- Milk: 275 ml
- Butter: 75 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Gruyere cheese: 150 g
- Toasts: 12 pieces
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 180 degrees, carefully place 3-4 toasts in the skillet, filling side down, and cook for a few minutes until golden. Remove the toasts with a wide spatula and place them on a warmed plate to keep them from cooling while frying the rest. Serve immediately.
- Vegetable oil: 150 ml