Croque Monsieur
Crunchy and full of cheese and béchamel, nothing is more French than a croque monsieur.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut sandwich bread
- 16 oz sliced ham
- 1½ cup grated Gruyère orEmmenthal
Bechamel Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- grated nutmeg
- coarse salt
Instructions
- Start by preparing the béchamel sauce.
- In a saucepan with high sides, melt the butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add the flour and start whisking.
- As soon as the mixture starts to change color slightly, add the milk and continue whisking.
- When the whisk starts to meet resistance, add the salt and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Set the béchamel sauce aside and let it cool.
- Cut two slices of sandwich bread, about an inch thick.
- Spread the béchamel sauce on both slices of bread.
- Add 3 to 4 slices of ham on one slice and a generous amount of grated Emmental or Gruyère cheese, then close the croque monsieur.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Start toasting the croque monsieur. To help the cheese melt, cover the skillet with a lid or place the pan in the oven for a few minutes.
- Serve hot, crispy, and cheesy.Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1529mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 745IU | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 1mg