A croque monsieur is one of those epic sandwiches that not only looks amazing but tastes even better. If you've not tried one before (why not!?) it's a sandwich filled with Dijon mustard, ham and a cheesy bechamel sauce.
Usually more of the cheesy bechamel sauce is added to the top and then the whole thing is grilled in the oven until golden and bubbling. It's utterly divine!
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Yields:
2 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
13 mins
Cal/Serv:
67
Ingredients
40 g butter
40 g plain flour
175 ml whole milk
75 g Gruyère cheese, grated
8 slices of sourdough bread
4 large ham slices
Dijon mustard
Directions
Step 1Gently melt butter in a medium pan. Stir in flour and cook for 1min. Take off heat and gradually mix in milk until smooth. Return to heat, bring to the boil and cook, stirring, until very thick. Take off heat and stir in 50g of the cheese. Check seasoning and leave to cool for 15min.
Step 2Lay two slices of bread on a board and spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard, followed by a slice of ham on top of each. Spread 1/2 of the cheese mix over each slice, then top with another piece of bread. Spread the remaining cheese mix over the top and sprinkle with extra grated Gruyere if you like.
Step 3Preheat grill to medium. Arrange sandwich pieces on a baking tray and grill for 5-8 min until lightly golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.
To make a croque madame, just add a fried egg on top of your grilled croque monsieur!
You can add any cheese you like to your bechamel sauce.
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