Croque-Monsieur Recipe

Name: Croque-Monsieur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; Pinch of ground nutmeg; 1 bay leaf; 4 slices firm white sandwich bread; 4 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham; 4 ounces sliced Gruyere cheese; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1 bay leaf
4 slices firm white sandwich bread
4 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham
4 ounces sliced Gruyere cheese
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add flour and stir 1 minute.
3
Gradually whisk in milk.
4
Add nutmeg and bay leaf.
5
Increase heat to medium-high and boil until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Preheat broiler.
8
Place 2 bread slices on work surface.
9
Top each with half of ham and sliced Gruyere.
10
Top with remaining bread.
11
Heat heavy large skillet over low heat.
12
Brush sandwiches with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
13
Add to skillet and cook until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
14
Transfer to small baking sheet.
15
Spoon sauce, then grated cheese over sandwiches.
16
Broil until cheese begins to brown, about 2 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 1 cup whole milk, Pinch of ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Croque-Monsieur falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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