French Croque Monsieur

The French Croque Monsieur is a classic sandwich that originated in Western Europe. It is made with ham, cheese, and bread, and is typically served hot.

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French Croque Monsieur

Ingredients

  • 8 slices of bread
  • 8 slices of ham
  • 8 slices of Gruyère cheese
  • 4 tablespoons of butter
  • 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups of milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the stovetop to medium heat.
  2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on the unbuttered side of 4 slices of bread. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side out.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Place the sandwiches in a large skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Transfer the sandwiches to a baking dish and pour the sauce over the top.
  8. Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and golden.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Skillet Saucepan Baking dish

Tools

Whisk Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Croque Monsieur with a side salad or a bowl of soup for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add a fried or poached egg on top of the sandwich to make it a Croque Madame.

Cost

$10