Servings: 4
Calories: 450kcal
Materiaal
- grillpan or croque-monsieur appliance
- 1 croque-monsieurtoestel to spread butter
- 1 mes to spread butter
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
Croque
Instructions
Béchamel sauce
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the flour and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until a roux forms.
- Add the milk gradually and keep stirring to avoid lumps.
- Season the sauce with nutmeg, pepper and salt. Cook (gently) the béchamel until smooth and thick. Set aside.
Prepare the Croque Monsieur
- Spread one side of 8 Slices bread with a layer of butter.
- On an ungreased side of the bread, place a slice of ham and two slices of cheese.
- Cover with a second slice of bread, buttered side out.
Bake
- Heat a grill pan or croque-monsieur appliance over medium-high heat.
- Place the croques in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and the bread is nice and golden brown and crispy.
- Place the toasted croques on a baking sheet. Brush the top with a layer of béchamel sauce and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
Gratin
- Heat the oven to grill setting and place the croques under the grill until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Presentation
- Serve immediately, possibly on a wooden board, along with a small portion of salad.
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Calories: 450kcal
