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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!
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine French
Servings 2 People

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

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Keyword Comfort Food