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Croque Monsieur
Croque Monsieur
Croque Monsieur is a French sandwich made with ham, Gruyere or Swiss cheese, and bread. The sandwich is usually grilled or baked until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bread preferably white bread
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese or Swiss Cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Spread a thin layer of mustard on each slice of bread.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on top of four slices of bread.
- Top each sandwich with another slice of bread to create four sandwiches.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the sandwiches, making sure each sandwich is well coated.
- Bake the sandwiches for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
- Serve hot. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 640kcal (32%)Carbohydrates: 34g (11%)Protein: 38g (76%)Fat: 39g (60%)Saturated Fat: 20g (125%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 122mg (41%)Sodium: 1365mg (59%)Potassium: 428mg (12%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 855IU (17%)Vitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 755mg (76%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
