French Croque Monsieur Sandwich
A classic grilled ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce, baked until golden and bubbly, perfect for a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
- •4 slices good quality white bread
- •4 slices ham (preferably thinly sliced)
- •1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (divided)
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •1 cup warm milk
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •Pinch of black pepper
- •Pinch of nutmeg
- •Dijon mustard (optional, for spreading)
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare the B\u00e9chamel Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste (roux) forms. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, a little at a time, to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
- 2
Preheat Oven and Assemble Sandwiches: Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C). Lightly toast the bread slices if desired. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on two of the bread slices (optional).
- 3
Layer the Sandwiches: On two slices of bread, layer half of the ham, then a quarter cup of Gruyere cheese, then the remaining ham. Top with the other two slices of bread.
- 4
Apply B chamel and Cheese: Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet. Generously spread the top of each sandwich with the prepared b chamel sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Gruyere cheese over the b chamel.
- 5
Bake until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown. For extra crispiness, you can briefly broil for the last minute, watching carefully to prevent burning. Serve immediately.
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