Croque Monsieur Cigars Recipe

Name: Croque Monsieur Cigars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Gruyere cheese sauce; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons AP flour; 2 cups hot milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Pinch nutmeg; 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; Croque Monsieur Cigar; 1 package of puff pastry, 2 sheets, thawed; Dijon mustard; 1/2 pound ham, shaved; 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Servings: persons

Gruyere cheese sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons AP flour
2 cups hot milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch nutmeg
2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Croque Monsieur Cigar
1 package of puff pastry, 2 sheets, thawed
Dijon mustard
1/2 pound ham, shaved
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

1
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.
2
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, grated Gruyere, and the Parmesan and set aside.
3
Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 6 rectangle. Stretch out a little in length & width. Spread Dijon mustard on all 12 stretched out rectangles.
4
Put ham on each puff pastry rectangle along the length of it. Follow with cheese and cheese sauce.
5
Roll pastry up length wise and seal. Pinch ends.
6
Place them on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave space in between each cigar so they can crisp up.
7
Bake in a preheat oven of 350F for about 25 minutes.
8
Pull the cigars off the cookie sheet by the parchment. Let cool about about 10-15 minutes. Wrap with wax paper then tie. Pack in insulated bag will keep them warm. I put the extra cheese sauce in a thermos, so your guests can dunk their cigars in it if they would like.

653

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Gruyere cheese sauce, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons AP flour, 2 cups hot milk, and more.

Yes, Croque Monsieur Cigars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Croque Monsieur Cigars

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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