Croque-Monsieur with smoked salmon and pastrami

Serves : 2

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time : 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 100 g packet smoked pastrami salmon
• 4 slices country-style bread
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) butter
• 1 cup béchamel sauce
• 2 tbsp. chopped capers
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Spread two slices of bread with a thin layer of béchamel.
2. Add pastrami smoked salmon, chopped capers and 1/2 cup grated cheddar.
3. Cover with the remaining slices of bread.
4. Butter the outside of the sandwiches and toast in a pan until golden and crisp.
5. Pour the remaining béchamel sauce over the top of the sandwiches and sprinkle with the remaining grated cheddar.
6. Place under the broiler for a few minutes to brown.
7. Serve hot, with a green salad if desired.