Croque Monsieur with Greens Recipe

Name: Croque Monsieur with Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg (eyeball it); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 slices sandwich bread; 3/4 pound baked ham, thinly sliced; 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (1/2 pound); 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (a couple of splashes); 1 teaspoon apricot jam or orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, chopped (from 2 stems); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (eyeball it); 6 cups mixed baby greens, any variety

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg (eyeball it)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices sandwich bread
3/4 pound baked ham, thinly sliced
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (1/2 pound)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (a couple of splashes)
1 teaspoon apricot jam or orange marmalade
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, chopped (from 2 stems)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (eyeball it)
6 cups mixed baby greens, any variety

1
Heat a heavy nonstick pan or a griddle over medium-low to medium heat.
2
Heat a small sauce pot over medium heat.
3
Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and melt.
4
Whisk the flour into the butter and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the half-and-half.
5
Season with 1 teaspoon of the Dijon mustard, the nutmeg, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes to thicken.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
Spread the bread slices with the sauce and make sandwiches, using a couple of folded slices of ham per sandwich.
8
Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of softened butter lightly across the outside faces of each sandwich.
9
Spread the shredded cheese across a plate and gently press each side of the sandwiches into the cheese, then place on the hot pan or griddle.
10
The cheese will brown and form a crisp coating as the sandwich cooks and heats through.
11
Cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until evenly golden.
12
In a salad bowl, whisk together the remaining teaspoon of mustard, the vinegar, apricot jam, and tarragon.
13
Whisk in the EVOO in a slow stream.
14
Add the greens to the bowl and toss to dress.
15
Season the salad with salt and pepper and serve on large plates with the hot sandwiches alongside.

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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: 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Croque Monsieur with Greens 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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Croque Monsieur with Greens

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