Eric Kayser'S Croque-Monsieur With Mornay Sauce Recipe

Name: Eric Kayser'S Croque-Monsieur With Mornay Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices of Pain de Mie; 8 slices of smoked ham; 8 slices of gruyere cheese; 2 ounces butter at room temperature; Chopped chives (optional); 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup flour; 2 ounces shredded gruyere cheese; 2.5 ounces butter; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; Salt and white pepper to taste

Servings: persons

8 slices of Pain de Mie
8 slices of smoked ham
8 slices of gruyere cheese
2 ounces butter at room temperature
Chopped chives (optional)
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup flour
2 ounces shredded gruyere cheese
2.5 ounces butter
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Salt and white pepper to taste

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Start making the mornay sauce: In a saucepan, slowly melt the butter at low heat. Once melted, add the flour and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk. Bring to a slow boil. keep whisking for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Add the shredded gruyere cheese. Season with nutmeg, salt and white pepper to taste. Set aside.
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Prepare the croque-monsieur: Gently butter one side of the bread slices and set them face down onto a sheet pan. For each croque-monsieur, Layer one slice gruyere cheese, 1 tablespoon of the mornay sauce, 2 slices of smoked ham, another tablespoon of mornay sauce, top with another slice of gruyere. Cover with a buttered side of bread face up. Set oven at 350F and cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each croque-monsieur into 4 wedges and decorate with chopped chives.

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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: 8 slices of Pain de Mie, 8 slices of smoked ham, 8 slices of gruyere cheese, 2 ounces butter at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Eric Kayser'S Croque-Monsieur With Mornay Sauce 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.

Eric Kayser'S Croque-Monsieur With Mornay Sauce

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