Foot-Long Croque Monsieur Recipe

Name: Foot-Long Croque Monsieur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons thyme; 1 loaf ciabatta (extra-long) or 1 loaf French bread (extra-long); 3 tablespoons mustard; 3/4 lb deli ham; 2 cups grated gruyere cheese; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons thyme
1 loaf ciabatta (extra-long) or 1 loaf French bread (extra-long)
3 tablespoons mustard
3/4 lb deli ham
2 cups grated gruyere cheese
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat for a few minutes until hot.
3
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk to combine, cooking for 2 minutes and stirring occasionally.
4
Add 1 tbsp of thyme and slowly whisk in the milk.
5
Simmer the bechamel sauce for 2 more minutes while whisking. Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste.
6
Mix the 3 cheeses together in a bowl.
7
Slice loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Fill with mustard, ham and half of the cheese mixture. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until the cheese is melted.
8
Preheat the broiler. Spread the bechamel sauce on top of the sandwich and sprinkle over the leftover cheese mixture. Broil until golden-brown, about 6 minutes.
9
Garnish with the remaining thyme.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups milk, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons thyme, and more.

Yes, Foot-Long 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.

Foot-Long Croque Monsieur

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