Croque Monsieur Recipe
the classic french hot ham and cheese sandwich on brioche toast with grilled ham and dijon mustard, broiled with swiss cheese and mornay sauce.
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Ingredients
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Croque Monsieur Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Mornay Sauce
In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, until bubbly. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix in 1 cup of Swiss cheese until melted and smooth.
Assemble the Sandwiches
Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of brioche bread. On four slices, layer the ham and Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, mustard side down, to form sandwiches.
Cook the Sandwiches
In a large skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Broil with Mornay Sauce
Preheat your broiler. Place the cooked sandwiches on a baking sheet, and generously spoon the Mornay sauce over the top. Sprinkle additional Swiss cheese on top of the sauce. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing in half. Serve hot and enjoy!