Croque Monsieur
Crisp bread, melted cheese and creamy white sauce make Croque monsieur a warm lunch with classic French character. This recipe for Croque monsieur builds the sa…
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Instructions
Start with the white sauce.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in flour into an even mixture.
Gradually add milk while whisking, until you have a smooth sauce.
Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
Season with Dijon mustard, ground nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Fry the bread slices in a little butter in a hot pan until golden.
Place one slice of bread at the bottom and spread with Dijon mustard.
Add a layer of white sauce, Ridder cheese and ham.
Spread white sauce on the second slice of bread and place it on top.
Top with more white sauce and grated hard cheese.
Gratinate the sandwiches at 200 degrees for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
Nutrition per serving
Energi ca. 4512 kcal
Protein 169.5 g
Fett 76.7 g
Karbohydrater 795.9 g
Fiber 57.0 g
Sukker 72.3 g
Salt 42.1 g
Tips & tricks
Toast the bread lightly before assembling if you want more structure. This helps it handle the white sauce without becoming too soft.
Did you know?
Croque monsieur is a classic French hot sandwich where white sauce, ham, mustard and cheese make the bread rich and gratinated. The white sauce gives more moisture than a regular cheese toast, while nutmeg and Dijon add depth. The result is easy bistro feeling at home.
