French-inspired Ham and Cheese Sandwich
This French-inspired Ham and Cheese Sandwich is the ultimate comfort food. These are the top reasons why you should make it at home.
- the bread is crunchy and holds the topping perfectly
- ham, cheese, and bechamel sauce are the ultimate comfort food combination
- bake the sandwich in the oven until the cheese melts
- a wonderful recipe for snack or brunch
Storing
We do not recommend storing this sandwich. Always make it fresh from scratch.
How to make Croque Monsieur at home (video)
Check this short video to learn how to make Croque Monsieur at home.
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METHOD
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toast the bread
Toast the bread in your toasted until golden and crunchy.
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bechamel sauce
Add butter to a saucepan and place over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the flour and stir with a whisk. Cook for 5 - 6 minutes while stirring regularly with a whisk. Pour in 80ml (1/3 cup) milk while whisking to get a smooth mixture. Pour the rest of the milk and season with salt, pepper, dijon, mustard, and nutmeg. Simmer for 6 - 8 minutes while stirring. Remove from the heat.
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Croque Monsieur
Spread a teaspoon of bechamel sauce over one slice of toast. Add a slice of cheese on top, followed by a slice of ham and another slice of cheese. Spread a teaspoon of bechamel sauce over the second slice of toast. Cover the ham with the toast with bechamel facing down. Now spread another teaspoon of bechamel sauce over the toasted bread and sprinkle with three tablespoons of grated cheese. Transfer the sandwich to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients.
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bake and serve
Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat it to 190 °C / 375 °F. Add the sandwiches and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until the cheese melts. Serve the sandwiches warm.
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