Enjoying "Cheese Crisp" in the mountains, in the cold, on the terrace and watching the sunset, it is truly a pleasure!
On a cold winter day or late at night in summer in a garden, what could be better than to treat yourself to a "Cheese crisp"?
The Cheese Crisp
Slices of bread are soaked in white wine before being covered with cheese. Ham is sometimes added to the mix. This recipe is best enjoyed hot, in the baking dish. It's delicious and very easy to prepare!
Cheese Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 4 large slices of bread (1 good centimeter thick)
- About 1 cup of grated cheese (Le Gruyère AOP, or Appenzeller®)
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/2 cup of wine
- Pepper
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Lightly toast the slices of bread in the toaster.
Peel and crush the garlic clove or cut it into small cubes.
Arrange the slices of bread in a large baking dish. Drizzle them with the wine, add the garlic on the slices.
Arrange the cheese on the bread and bake for 5 to 10 minutes. When the cheese is melted, it's ready! Pepper once on the plate.
Variation: add a cooked egg to the pan on top.
Another variation: add raw ham, peeled tomatoes.
Serve with pickles, onions, and a slice of ham for example.
