French
Croque Monsieur (Ham and Cheese)
A classic French sandwich made with ham and Gruyère cheese, toasted to perfection with a creamy béchamel sauce. Perfect for a delightful breakfast!
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2
Difficulty
medium
Cost
Medium
Nutrition (per serving)
0
Calories
30
Protein
40
Carbs
30
Fat
2
Fiber
0g
Sodium
Ingredients
- 4 slices of crusty bread (such as pain de campagne)
- 2 slices of ham (preferably Jambon de Paris)
- 100g Gruyère cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Extra Gruyère cheese for topping
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- 3Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly and slightly golden, making a roux.
- 4Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- 5Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Gruyère until melted and smooth.
- 6Place 2 slices of bread on a baking sheet. Layer each with a slice of ham and a generous portion of the Gruyère béchamel.
- 7Top with the remaining slices of bread to create sandwiches. Spread any remaining béchamel sauce on top of the sandwiches and sprinkle with additional Gruyère cheese.
- 8Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden. For an extra crispy top, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end.
- 9Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, cut in half, and serve hot.
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