croque-monsieur
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.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- pinch - nutmeg
- 1 - bay leaf
- 4 slices firm white sandwich bread
- 4 ounces black forest ham, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces gruyere cheese, sliced
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/4 cup gruyere cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
How To Make croque-monsieur
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Step 1Melt 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.
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Step 2Preheat 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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