Café Croque Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Country ham, gruyère cheese, béchamel, herbes de Provence, grain mustard, rustic

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Béchamel Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually add 1 cup of milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
2
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread 1 tablespoon of grain mustard on each slice of rustic bread. Layer with a slice of country ham, followed by a generous portion of Gruyère cheese. Pour some béchamel sauce over the cheese and sprinkle with herbes de Provence. Top with another slice of bread.
3
Grill the Sandwich
In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Optionally, you can cover the skillet to help melt the cheese.
4
Serve
Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately with a side salad or pickles.