Description
A classic French sandwich with melted cheese, ham, and creamy béchamel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the béchamel sauce: Melt butter in a pan, add flour, and stir. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Spread béchamel sauce on one slice of bread, add ham and half the cheese. Top with the second slice.
- Spread more béchamel on top and sprinkle remaining cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Gruyère can be substituted with Emmental or Swiss cheese.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: croque monsieur, French sandwich, cheesy, ham, béchamel