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Croque Monsieur

A decadent French grilled sandwich of ham and Gruyere smothered in creamy bechamel sauce and broiled until golden and bubbling. Elegant comfort food.

BreakfastFrenchMedium

15 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Total

2

Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Ingredients

For the bechamel

Instructions

1

Make the bechamel: melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, then cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

2

Spread Dijon mustard on two slices of bread. Layer ham and half the Gruyere on top. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.

3

Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet. Spoon bechamel over the tops and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere.

4

Broil on high for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Watch closely to prevent burning. Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.

Tip: For a Croque Madame, top with a fried egg after broiling.

Nutrition per Serving

480kcal

Calories

28g

Protein

30g

Carbs

28g

Fat

1g

Fiber

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