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Croque Monsieur with Gruyere and Ham

Name: Croque Monsieur with Gruyere and Ham
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: White bread (8 slices), crusty; Ham (4 slices), quality smoked; Gruyere cheese (200g), grated; Butter (2 tbsp), unsalted; All-purpose flour (2 tbsp); Milk (1 cup), whole; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Nutmeg, a pinch, freshly grated; Gruyere cheese (100g), extra, grated

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

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 28, 2025

Croque Monsieur with Gruyere and Ham — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Sandwich

For the Béchamel Sauce

For Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 597 kcal
Protein: 32 g
Carbs: 33.75 g
Fat: 35.5 g
Fiber: 1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2387 kcal
Protein: 128 g
Carbs: 135 g
Fat: 142 g
Fiber: 4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
White bread (8 slices) crusty	640	20	100	8	4
Ham (4 slices) quality smoked	140	16	2	8	0
Gruyere cheese (200g) grated	800	55	6	64	0
Butter (2 tbsp) unsalted	200	0	0	22	0
All-purpose flour (2 tbsp)	55	2	12	0	0
Milk (1 cup) whole	150	8	12	8	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Nutmeg a pinch, freshly grated	2	0	0	0	0
Gruyere cheese (100g) extra, grated	400	27	3	32	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Béchamel Sauce

1
Melt the Butter
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2
Form the Roux
Stir in the flour until fully combined to form a roux.
3
Add Milk and Season
Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Assembling the Sandwich

1
Spread Béchamel
Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on one side of each bread slice.
Tip: Ensure that the béchamel sauce is lump-free and has cooled slightly before using.
2
Layer Ham and Cheese
On four slices, layer with ham and a generous amount of grated Gruyere cheese.
3
Top and Close
Top with another slice of bread, béchamel side down.

How to Make Croque Monsieur with Gruyere and Ham

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Toast the Sandwiches
In a skillet, toast the sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
2
Bake to Finish
Transfer sandwiches to a baking sheet, top with remaining béchamel and extra Gruyere cheese, then bake.
3
Broil for Crispiness
Broil for a few minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.