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croque-monsieur

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Offer a plum-tomato salad with the sandwiches. Round out the meal with sliced strawberries drizzled with crème de cassis. From Bon Appetit, May 2001.

(3 ratings)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For croque-monsieur

  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    whole milk
  • pinch
    nutmeg
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 4 slice
    firm white sandwich bread
  • 4 oz
    black forest ham, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz
    gruyere cheese, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • 1/4 c
    gruyere cheese, grated
  • 2 tsp
    fresh chives, chopped

How To Make croque-monsieur

  • 1
    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Add nutmeg and bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high and boil until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Preheat broiler. Place 2 bread slices on work surface. Top each with half of ham and sliced Gruyère. Top with remaining bread. Heat heavy large skillet over low heat. Brush sandwiches with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Add to skillet and cook until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to small baking sheet. Spoon sauce, then grated cheese over sandwiches. Broil until cheese begins to brown, about 2 minutes.

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