Croque Monsieur
A rich, indulgent ham-and-cheese sandwich finished with a silky béchamel and a crisp, golden crust. It transforms humble ingredients into a deeply savory, comforting French classic.
8 slice bread, thick-cut white
2 tbsp butter, softened
8 slice ham, thinly sliced
8 oz gruyere, shredded
2 oz parmesan, grated
2 tbsp flour, all-purpose
2 tbsp butter
1 ¼ cup milk, warm
1 tbsp mustard, Dijon
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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