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Croque-monsieur

French · Main

A quintessential French cafe classic, this toasted ham and cheese sandwich is elevated with a rich, velvety Béchamel sauce and nutty Gruyère cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly.

Ready in 30 minutesHigh protein
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25 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Servings2 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Preheat your oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan

    Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden. Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside.

    5 min

  3. Lightly toast the bread slices

    Lightly toast the bread slices. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on two of the slices, followed by a spoonful of the Béchamel sauce.

  4. Layer two slices of ham

    Layer two slices of ham on each prepared bread slice and top with about 1/3 of the shredded Gruyère cheese. Place the remaining bread slices on top.

  5. Spread the remaining Béchamel sauce

    Spread the remaining Béchamel sauce over the tops of the sandwiches and sprinkle with the rest of the Gruyère cheese.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. You can broil for the last 2 minutes for a darker crust.

    10 min

A little kitchen wisdom

For the best flavor, use a high-quality ham and authentic Gruyère or Comté cheese. Sourdough or brioche bread provides excellent structure and flavor.

What you'll need

Small saucepanBaking sheetWhiskParchment paper
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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Béchamel can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

Store & enjoy

Best served immediately. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a pan or oven. Reheat at 350°F (177°C) in the oven to maintain crispness.

Allergens

Contains wheat, gluten, milk.

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Croque-monsieur
Step 1 of 6

Preheat your oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.