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Croque Monsieur
30min
4 servings
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The Croque Monsieur is a classic French café sandwich that elevates the humble ham and cheese to gourmet status. Thick slices of bread are filled with premium ham and Gruyère cheese, then topped with a rich béchamel sauce before being baked until golden and bubbling. This indulgent hot sandwich strikes the perfect balance between crispy exterior and creamy interior, offering sophisticated comfort food that's equally suitable for a casual lunch or an elegant brunch offering.
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Sugar
1 g
5 g
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Prepare the béchamel sauce
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk continuously for 2 minutes to make a roux.
Finish the béchamel
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps form. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the bread
Lightly toast the bread slices until just golden. Arrange on a work surface.
Spread mustard
Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each bread slice.
Prepare the cheese
Grate the Gruyère cheese. Reserve 1 cup for topping.
Assemble the sandwiches
Place a slice of ham on 4 bread slices (mustard side up). Sprinkle each with some of the remaining grated Gruyère.
Complete the sandwiches
Top with the remaining 4 bread slices, mustard side down. Press gently to compact.
Butter the tops
Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Brush the tops of the sandwiches with melted butter.
Add béchamel
Spread a generous layer of béchamel sauce on top of each sandwich. Ensure the entire top is covered.
Add cheese topping
Sprinkle the reserved Gruyère cheese evenly over the béchamel on each sandwich.
Bake the sandwiches
Place the sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Broil for color (optional)
For extra color, broil for 1-2 minutes until the tops are nicely browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Rest briefly
Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes.
Serve
Transfer to serving plates. Serve hot, accompanied by a simple green salad if desired.
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