Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich (croque Monsieur)
The Croque Monsieur is a classic French grilled ham and cheese sandwich that is perfect for a quick and delicious meal. This recipe adds a creamy béchamel sauce to take it to the next level of indulgence.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread
- 4 slices of ham
- 100g Gruyère cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the stovetop grill or a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place 2 slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
- Layer each slice with 2 slices of ham and a generous amount of grated Gruyère cheese.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
- Grill the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- While the sandwiches are grilling, prepare the béchamel sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it turns golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the sandwiches are grilled, place them on serving plates and pour the béchamel sauce over the top.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 25g
Supplies
Stovetop grill or non-stick skillet Saucepan Whisk
Tools
Knife Cutting board Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve with a side salad or a bowl of soup for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Tip: For a Croque Madame, simply add a fried or poached egg on top of each sandwich before pouring the béchamel sauce.
Cost
$10