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Croque Monsieur

Name: Croque Monsieur
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard; Dash of ground nutmeg; 8 thin slices white sandwich bread; 5 oz good quality ham, about 8 slices; 6 oz Gruyère cheese, grated (about 2 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

A buttery grilled ham and cheese sandwich elevated with silky béchamel sauce that melts into every layer, creating pure comfort between crispy bread. The Dijon mustard and nutmeg add sophisticated depth to this classic French bistro favorite. Perfect for lunch when you want something indulgent yet straightforward.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

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1
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes.
2
Gradually add milk, stirring well until the mixture is smooth. Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened.
3
Season with a little bit of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and whisk in mustard and nutmeg. Set aside while you make the sandwiches.
4
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
5
Spread each bread slice with a layer of béchamel, spreading it all the way to the edges. Place 4 slices of bread, béchamel side up, on prepared baking sheet.
6
Top each with a piece of ham, a handful of Gruyère, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
7
Place remaining slices of bread on top, béchamel side up, then top with remaining Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.
8
Bake at 425°F for about 5-6 minutes, until cheese is melted, then turn the oven to broil and broil until the cheese on top is lightly golden, 2-4 minutes.

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Croque Monsieur

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes.
2
Gradually add milk, stirring well until the mixture is smooth. Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened.
3
Season with a little bit of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and whisk in mustard and nutmeg. Set aside while you make the sandwiches.
4
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
5
Spread each bread slice with a layer of béchamel, spreading it all the way to the edges. Place 4 slices of bread, béchamel side up, on prepared baking sheet.
6
Top each with a piece of ham, a handful of Gruyère, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
7
Place remaining slices of bread on top, béchamel side up, then top with remaining Gruyère and Parmesan cheese.
8
Bake at 425°F for about 5-6 minutes, until cheese is melted, then turn the oven to broil and broil until the cheese on top is lightly golden, 2-4 minutes.

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