Mushroom Croque-Monsieur Recipe

Name: Mushroom Croque-Monsieur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; Hot pepper sauce; 1 8-ounce package crimini (baby bella) or button mushrooms, trimmed; 7 tablespoons butter, room temperature, divided; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; 12 1/3-inch-thick slices egg bread; 6 thin ham slices; 12 ounces Gruyere cheese; 9 ounces thinly sliced, 3 ounces grated; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh tarragon leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Hot pepper sauce
1 8-ounce package crimini (baby bella) or button mushrooms, trimmed
7 tablespoons butter, room temperature, divided
2 tablespoons minced shallot
12 1/3-inch-thick slices egg bread
6 thin ham slices
12 ounces Gruyere cheese; 9 ounces thinly sliced, 3 ounces grated
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh tarragon leaves (optional)

1
Melt butter in heavy-medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; stir until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk. Add bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high; whisk until mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to medium; stir until sauce coats back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and nutmeg. Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
2
Place mushrooms in processor. Using on/off turns, process until finely chopped. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; stir until mushrooms are browned and dry, about 8 minutes. Transfer to plate to cool.
3
Preheat broiler. Spread remaining butter over 1 side of bread slices. Place bread, buttered side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Broil until golden, watching closely and rotating sheet halfway through broiling, about 3 minutes. Cool bread. Preheat oven to 450u00b0F. Turn 6 bread slices over; top with ham and sliced cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, broiled side up. Press to compress. Spread about 2 tablespoons sauce over sandwiches, leaving 1/3-inch plain border. Divide mushroom mixture atop sauce. Sprinkle with grated Gruyere and Parmesan.
4
Bake sandwiches until cheese inside melts and cheese on top turns golden, about 10 minutes. Top with tarragon, if desired.

1409

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Mushroom 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.

Mushroom Croque-Monsieur

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