Croque Monsieur with Gruyere and Ham

Name: Croque Monsieur with Gruyere and Ham
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: White bread (8 slices); Ham (4 slices); Gruyere cheese (200g); Butter (2 tbsp); All-purpose flour (2 tbsp); Milk (1 cup); Salt; Pepper; Nutmeg; Gruyere cheese (100g)

Classic French Delicacy

A traditional French sandwich filled with ham and Gruyere cheese, toasted to perfection.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Sandwich

White bread (8 slices)

crusty

Ham (4 slices)

quality smoked

Gruyere cheese (200g)

grated

For the Béchamel Sauce

Butter (2 tbsp)

unsalted

All-purpose flour (2 tbsp)

Milk (1 cup)

whole

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Nutmeg

a pinch, freshly grated

For Topping

Gruyere cheese (100g)

extra, grated

Preparation

Preparing the Béchamel Sauce

Melt the Butter

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Form the Roux

Stir in the flour until fully combined to form a roux.

Add Milk and Season

Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Assembling the Sandwich

Spread Béchamel

Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on one side of each bread slice.

Ensure that the béchamel sauce is lump-free and has cooled slightly before using.

Layer Ham and Cheese

On four slices, layer with ham and a generous amount of grated Gruyere cheese.

Top and Close

Top with another slice of bread, béchamel side down.

Cooking Process

Toast the Sandwiches

In a skillet, toast the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.

Timing: 5 min. Heat: Medium.

Bake to Finish

Transfer sandwiches to a baking sheet, top with remaining béchamel and extra Gruyere cheese, then bake.

Timing: 10 min. Heat: High.

Broil for Crispiness

Broil for a few minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.

Plating & Serving