Jul 14 2026
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Croque Monsieur Or Madame Recipe

Inspired by Meritage
Time45m
Serves4

jambon, gruyère, sourdough, sauce béchamel, served with pommes frites

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Ingredients

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For the Croque Monsieur

For the Béchamel Sauce

For the Pommes Frites

Method

Preparing the Béchamel Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt 30g of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 30g of all-purpose flour and stir continuously for about 2 minutes until combined and slightly golden.

  2. 2

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in 300ml of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Season the Sauce

    Add 1 tsp of nutmeg, 1 tsp of salt, and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assembling the Croque Monsieur

  1. 4

    Prepare the Bread

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Take 4 slices of sourdough bread and spread a layer of the béchamel sauce on each slice.

  2. 5

    Layer the Ham and Cheese

    On top of the béchamel, layer 2 slices of ham and sprinkle grated gruyère cheese generously over each. Top with another slice of sourdough bread.

  3. 6

    Butter the Top

    Spread a thin layer of butter (25g) on top of each sandwich.

  4. 7

    Bake the Sandwiches

    Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

Preparing the Pommes Frites

  1. 8

    Cut the Potatoes

    Peel and cut 500g of potatoes into thin sticks. Rinse them in cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

  2. 9

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot, heat 1 liter of vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).

  3. 10

    Fry the Potatoes

    Fry the potatoes in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot, for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 11

    Season the Frites

    Sprinkle with salt to taste while still hot.

Serving

  1. 12

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the Croque Monsieur hot with a side of pommes frites. Optionally, for a Croque Madame, top with a fried egg.

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