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Croque Monsieur Recipe

Delicious Croque Monsieur Recipe for Ultimate Comfort Food

Enjoy this delicious Croque Monsieur recipe, a perfect fusion of flavors and textures that transforms simple ingredients into ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bechamel Sauce
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or half-and-half for a richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or dried thyme in half the amount
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder if fresh isn't available
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or margarine as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg (freshly grated) or a pinch of ground nutmeg
For the Sandwich
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard or any mustard as a substitute
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese or Comté or Emmental cheese
  • to taste Kosher Salt & Black Pepper adjust table salt quantity as it's more concentrated
  • 4 slices Sourdough Bread or any hearty bread
  • 8 ounces Deli Sliced Ham preferably Virginia ham
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano as an alternative

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Separate saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the whole milk with fresh thyme and minced garlic for about 5 minutes, then strain out the thyme and garlic.
  2. In another saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and whisk in 1/4 cup of flour. Cook until golden and gradually whisk in the infused milk until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange slices of sourdough bread on a baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes until golden.
  4. Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each slice. On half, layer ham, followed by Parmesan and Gruyère cheese, topping with other slices, spread with béchamel.
  5. Bake sandwiches for 5 minutes, then switch to broil for 3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  6. Let cool for a minute, slice in half, and serve with extra Dijon mustard and cornichons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, whisk bechamel constantly, and ensure bread is pre-toasted to prevent sogginess.

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