Ingredients
Béchamel Sauce
- 40 g butter
- 40 g all-purpose flour
- 400 ml milk
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- a pinch of nutmeg
Sandwich
- 8 slices of bread
- 200 g ham sliced
- 200 g Gruyère or Emmental cheese grated
- butter for spreading on the bread slices
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes pale and frothy, but not browned.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Continue to cook and whisk until the sauce thickens, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg (if using). Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Lay out 4 slices of bread and spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice.
- Place a slice of ham on top of the buttered side of 4 slices of bread.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of grated cheese over the ham.
- Top each with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Pour the béchamel sauce over the assembled sandwiches, making sure to cover them evenly.
- Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, remove the Croque-Monsieur sandwiches from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two before serving.
- You can optionally garnish with a bit more grated cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.Enjoy your delicious homemade Croque-Monsieur sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Croque-Monsieur
Amount per Serving
Calories
623
% Daily Value*
Fat
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
20
g
125
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
1028
mg
45
%
Potassium
405
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
832
IU
17
%
Calcium
685
mg
69
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.