Croûte au Fromage

 A traditional Swiss recipe for an entree or luncheon

Ingredients

2 large slices crusty white bread
1-2 tablespoons white wine
1 egg
6-7 oz. grated Gruyère cheese
3-4 tablespoons white wine
Seasoned salt, ground white pepper, grated nutmeg to taste
1 small garlic clove, pressed  

Preparation

Butter one side of bread slices and place in a baking pan, buttered side down. Sprinkle bread with 1-2 TBL white wine. Beat egg until frothy, then add 3-4 TBL white wine and grated cheese. Add seasonings and garlic to cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly. Spread cheese mixture onto bread slices. Place onto middle rack in a preheated 400 degree F oven. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is completely melted.  Avoid charring.

Un grand merci à Mary Paula Baumann, de l'AF du North Shore (IL)