Swiss Cheese Croute

A popular and simple dish in Switzerland. The cheese is key. A good melting Gruyere is best. If you're lucky enough to get your hands on some great Swiss Alpine Pasture cheese, it would be fabulous in this recipe.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 2  slices  stale  French bread
• 2  slices swiss cheese (a full fat type that melts well, such as gruyere)
• 1  tablespoon brandy (a good apple, quince or cherry brandy)
•  black pepper
• 1  garlic clove
• 1⁄2 cup cucumber, sliced

Directions

1. Toast the bread slices.
2. Cut the garlic clove in half and rub each half on one of the toasted bread slices.
3. Sprinkle the brandy over the bread slices.
4. Cover the bread slices with the cheese. Place on a sheet pan and place in a 350 degree oven until the cheese melts (about 5 minutes).
5. Top each slice with some fresh cracked black pepper and serve hot with sliced cucumbers.