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Croque Monsieur

Delicious Croque Monsieur Recipe: A Classic French Sandwich

This Croque Monsieur offers a delightful combination of ham and cheese nestled between crispy French bread, elevating your meal effortlessly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices crusty French bread
  • 4 oz high-quality deli ham
  • 4 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Nutmeg a pinch

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • skillet
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Béchamel Sauce Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth, then gradually add the milk while whisking continuously until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg; set aside.
Sandwich Assembly
  1. Spread béchamel sauce on each slice of bread. Layer high-quality deli ham and shredded Gruyère cheese between two slices.
Grilling the Sandwiches
  1. Heat the grilling butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving
  1. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 30g

Notes

For added flavor, feel free to swap the Gruyère for other cheeses or add mustard, sautéed mushrooms, or spinach. Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the fridge for up to two days, reheating in a skillet for optimal crispness.

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