Croque Monsieur Recipe

Inspired by bon Vivant

Time30m

Serves4

Ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon, bechamel, toasted cheese

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Ingredients

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1
Make the Bechamel Sauce
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until golden. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside.
2
Assemble the Sandwiches
Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of bread. On half of the slices, layer ham and Swiss cheese, then top with the remaining slices of bread, mustard side down.
3
Cook the Sandwiches
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on the other side.
4
Add Bechamel and Cheese
Transfer the sandwiches to a baking dish. Pour the bechamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with additional Swiss cheese. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.