Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheesy Brioche Toast
A soft, golden brioche toast topped with gooey, melted cheese—the luxurious, comforting version of a croque-monsieur. Infinitely customizable, it is as easy to make as it is delicious for lunch or a snack.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 thick slices of brioche bread (3/4 inch thick)
- 5.3 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2.8 oz Comté cheese, shredded
- 2 slices of deli ham (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons thick crème fraîche or sour cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pinch grated nutmeg
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
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- 1
Preheat your oven to the broil setting at 390°F. Arrange the brioche slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 2
Generously butter one side of each slice with the softened butter, then place in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly toast. Watch closely—brioche browns quickly.
- 3
Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 4
Remove the bread from the oven. Spread a thin layer of additional mustard on the toasted side, then spread the mustard-cream mixture evenly over each slice.
- 5
If using ham, place half a slice on each piece of bread, folding it slightly to create volume.
- 6
Cover generously with the shredded Gruyère and Comté mixture, forming a thick, even layer that reaches the edges.
- 7
Broil at 390°F for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling, and slightly golden with caramelized spots.
- 8
Remove from the oven, let rest for 1 minute to avoid burning, sprinkle with fresh chopped chives, and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret to perfectly gooey cheese is the Gruyère-Comté blend: Gruyère provides the stretch, while Comté adds depth of flavor. Adding a thin layer of crème fraîche under the cheese ensures a melt-in-your-mouth texture and prevents the cheese from drying out. For an even more indulgent version, tuck a few sautéed mushroom slices or sun-dried tomatoes between the ham and the cheese.
