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Creamy, cheesy Croque Monsieur – a classic French comfort food that melts in your mouth!
A classic French bistro sandwich, elevated with a creamy béchamel sauce and broiled Gruyère cheese. This rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying hot sandwich is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a special lunch or brunch.
Serving size: 1 serving
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Creamy, cheesy Croque Monsieur – a classic French comfort food that melts in your mouth!
This american dish is perfect for lunch. With 592.36 calories and 34.07g of protein per serving, it's a nutritious choice for your meal plan.
Prepare the Béchamel Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of the unsalted butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the warm milk until the mixture is completely smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking often, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the nutmeg, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the shredded Gruyère cheese until melted and smooth. Set aside.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay out the 8 slices of bread. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one side of each slice. On 4 of the slices, layer 2 slices of ham and a sprinkle of the remaining Gruyère cheese. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread, mustard-side down, to form four sandwiches.
Pan-Fry the Sandwiches: In a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter. Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the bread is golden brown and toasted. Transfer the toasted sandwiches to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Top and Broil: Preheat your oven's broiler to high. Spoon a generous amount of the béchamel sauce over the top of each sandwich, spreading it evenly to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining Gruyère cheese over the sauce.
Broil to Perfection: Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 3-5 minutes. Watch very carefully, as it can burn quickly. Broil until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beautifully golden brown in spots.
Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the sandwiches rest for a minute or two before slicing in half diagonally. Serve immediately while hot and gooey.
