Croque Monsieur
There are many different kinds of grilled cheeses in the world, but this has to be one of the best! The Croque Monsieur. It has Ham, Cheese and a bechamel which I will show you how to make!
Ingredients
- 6 slices of white bread
- 8 slices of Ham
- 165 g Gouda or gruyere cheese
- 4 Tsp Dijon mustard
- 25 g Unsalted butter
- 25 g All-purpose flour
- 300 ml Milk
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200c
- Gently bring the milk to a simmer in a small saucepan with nutmeg Turn off the heat.
- Melt the butter in another saucepan, then add the plain flour. Stir continuously until a paste forms, this is called a roux. Continue cooking for 2 mins.
- Add the infused milk to the roux gradually, stirring as you go, until you get a smooth sauce. Cook for 10 mins, stirring continuously until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste
- Grate the Gouda, Gruyere, or any good melting cheese.
- Spread the Dijon mustard on each slice and a layer of bechamel, add cheese to each layer on bread and place a slice of ham on top of each slice.
- Build the sandwich with 3 slices each, 2 slices of ham between each layer.
- Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat and toast the sandwich until golden brown
- Pour more bechamel on top and cheese.
- Place the sandwich on a baking tray and bake for 5 to 10 mins