Francesinha: Portuguese Croque Monsieur

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Chef Filipa Ferreira from Escolas Do Turismo De Portugal shows us how to make a Francesinha, or Portuguese Croque Monsieur. Francesinha, means “little Frenchie” in Portuguese, and is a sandwich filled with ham, sausage, and steak. The decadent sandwich is covered with melted cheese then a hot sauce made with beer, white wine and port is poured over the top.
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