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Croque Monsieur

Croque Monsieur Bliss: Indulge in French Comfort Food

Experience the delicious taste of Croque Monsieur, a classic French sandwich filled with layers of cheese and ham, perfect for lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Béchamel Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves optional
  • 2 cups Whole Milk can use 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon Whole-Grain Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg or ground nutmeg
  • to taste Kosher Salt
Sandwich
  • 8 slices Country-Style French Bread or sourdough/whole grain
  • 8 ounces Deli Ham shaved or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence optional

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Béchamel Preparation
  1. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux for 2 minutes. Gradually add cold milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in bay leaves and cook until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Mix in mustards, nutmeg, and salt.
Sandwich Assembly
  1. Spread béchamel on one side of each bread slice. On 4 slices, layer ham and grated Gruyère. Top with remaining bread slices, béchamel side up. Press gently to assemble.
Béchamel and Cheese Topping
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spoon remaining béchamel over sandwiches and sprinkle with more Gruyère and herbes de Provence.
Baking
  1. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 15 minutes until top is golden. Broil on low for 1 minute for crispiness.
Serving
  1. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Slice sandwiches and serve warm with salad or pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Whisk cold milk into the roux to prevent lumps and ensure a creamy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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