French · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Croque Monsieur
20 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
The familiar café sandwich version, baked at home without any special equipment.
Ingredients
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- 8 sandwich bread slices
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 8 oz / 225 g ham slices
- 1 1/2 cups / 150 g Gruyère or Emmental cheese, grated
- 1 cup / 240 ml milk
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
Let’s make it
- Heat the oven to 400 F / 200 C.
- Assemble 4 sandwiches with butter, mustard, ham, and some cheese. Place on a baking sheet.
- Make a quick white sauce by whisking flour into melted butter, then whisking in milk, salt, and pepper until thickened.
- Spoon sauce over the sandwiches, top with remaining cheese, and bake 10 to 12 minutes until melted and lightly browned.
Make open-faced halves for smaller portions and easier eating.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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