Croque Monsieur Recipe
Country ham with bechamel sauce & melted gruyère cheese on white bread with a side salad
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Béchamel Sauce
Salad
Method
Preparation of Béchamel Sauce
- 1
Make the Béchamel Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is a light golden color.
- 2
Add Milk
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Season the Sauce
Add the nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assembling the Croque Monsieur
- 4
Prepare the Bread
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Take 4 slices of white bread and spread a generous layer of the béchamel sauce on one side of each slice.
- 5
Add Ham and Cheese
Layer a slice of country ham and a thin layer of grated Gruyère cheese on top of the béchamel. Top with another slice of bread, béchamel side down.
- 6
Top with Cheese
Spread more béchamel sauce on top of the sandwiches and sprinkle with additional grated Gruyère cheese.
Cooking
- 7
Bake the Sandwiches
Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
Preparing the Salad
- 8
Prepare Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens and halved cherry tomatoes.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Dish
Once the Croque Monsieur is out of the oven, let it cool for a minute. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve on plates alongside the side salad.