Description
Indulge in the classic French delight of Croque Monsieur—a tantalizing sandwich that combines crispy bread, savory ham, and rich Gruyère cheese, all elevated by a creamy béchamel sauce. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner, this dish brings the essence of a Parisian café right to your kitchen. With its golden crust and gooey filling, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and customize. Whether enjoyed with friends or family, each bite offers comfort and joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 oz high-quality deli ham
- 6 oz Gruyère cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for grilling)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the béchamel sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk until bubbly, then gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Spread mustard on one side of each slice of bread. Layer ham and Gruyère cheese between two slices to form sandwiches.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- For extra cheesiness, top with more Gruyère and broil for 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg