Croque Monsieur Recipe

Name: Croque Monsieur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups hot milk; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; 12 ounces gruyere, grated (5 cups); 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 16 slices white bread, crusts removed; Dijon mustard; 8 ounces baked virginia ham, sliced but not paper thin

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
12 ounces gruyere, grated (5 cups)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
16 slices white bread, crusts removed
Dijon mustard
8 ounces baked virginia ham, sliced but not paper thin

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan and add the flour all at once, stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Slowly pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thickened. Off the heat add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup grated Gruyere, and the Parmesan and set aside.
3
To toast the bread, place the slices on 2 baking sheets and bake for 5 minutes. Turn each slice and bake for another 2 minutes, until toasted.
4
Lightly brush half the toasted breads with mustard, add a slice of ham to each, and sprinkle with half the remaining Gruyere. Top with another piece of toasted bread. Slather the tops with the cheese sauce, sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere, and bake the sandwiches for 5 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Serve hot.

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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 unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups hot milk, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 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.

Croque Monsieur

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