Croque Monsieur
Dive into the heart of French cuisine with this Croque Monsieur recipe! Golden, cheesy, and utterly comforting.
Equipment
- Large Skillet (I prefer cast-iron, it goes from stove/oven to table)
Ingredients
- 8 slices of white bread
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- A pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 4 slices of ham
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Spread the remaining butter on one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side of four slices, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard. Top with a slice of ham and a generous sprinkle of Gruyère cheese. Place another slice of bread on top, buttered side up.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for about 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet. Spoon the béchamel sauce over the top of the sandwiches and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyère cheese.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm.
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