Croque Monsieur
Treat the whole family to restaurant-quality Croque Monsieur. Simply, this is ham and cheese sanwich prepared to perfection.
Servings: 3 sandwiches
Ingredients
For the Sandwiches
- 6 Slices Sandwich Bread
- 3-6 Slices Farmer's Ham pan-fried
- 3 Slices Gruyere Cheese
- 3 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
For the Bechamel Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1.5 Cups Milk
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Parmesan
Instructions
For the Bechamel Sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan.
- Stir in the flour.
- Whisk in the milk and simmer until thick.
- Stir in the parmesan until fully melted.
- Season with salt if needed. Set aside.
For the Sandwiches
- Brush the slices of bread with butter on both sides and toast slightly in the oven.
- Brush the toasted side of the bread with mustard. Layer in the ham and gruyere. Top with the other slice of bread.
- Spread bechamel on top of the assembled sandwiches.
- Gratinate until top is bubbly.