Croque Monsieur Recipe
bistro ham, gruyere cheese, mornay ssauce on challah pullman bread, served with frites
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Make the Mornay Sauce
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens. Season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir in half of the Gruyere cheese until melted and smooth.
- 2
Assemble the Croque Monsieur
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice of challah bread. On the unbuttered side, layer bistro ham, a generous amount of Mornay sauce, and top with remaining Gruyere cheese. Close the sandwich with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
- 3
Cook the Sandwich
In a skillet, cook the sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet.
- 4
Finish in the Oven
Once all sandwiches are cooked, place them in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 5
Serve
Cut the Croque Monsieur in half and serve immediately with frites on the side.