Croque Monsieur Recipe
crispy french style grilled ham & cheese - prosciutto di cotto ham, gruyere, parmesan, béchamel, country bread, coleslaw
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Béchamel Sauce
In a saucepan, melt 30 grams of butter over medium heat. Add 30 grams of all-purpose flour, whisking continuously to form a roux. Gradually add 250 ml of milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Coleslaw
In a bowl, combine shredded green cabbage and grated carrots. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
- 3
Assemble the Croque Monsieur
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of country bread. On the unbuttered side, layer a slice of Gruyère cheese, two slices of prosciutto di cotto, more Gruyère, and a generous spoonful of béchamel sauce. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
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Serve
Cut the sandwich in half and serve hot with a side of coleslaw.
