Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this classic French Croque Monsieur. This delectable sandwich features layers of melted Gruyère cheese and high-quality ham, all enveloped in a creamy béchamel sauce, topped with a golden-brown crust. Perfect for brunch or a cozy lunch, this dish promises to transport your taste buds straight to a Parisian café. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 4 oz high-quality ham (e.g., Black Forest ham)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook for about a minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until the mixture thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading béchamel on one side of each slice of bread. Layer ham and cheese before topping with more béchamel.
- Place on a lined baking sheet, sprinkle additional cheese on top, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve with a side salad or fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg