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A close-up photo of a French-style Croque Monsieur sandwich with a layer of creamy béchamel sauce and melted grated cheese on top. The cheese layer is

Croque Monsieur with béchamel sauce and grated cheese

The classic French croque with ham and cheese, easy and quick to prepare and with an extra layer of béchamel sauce and gratinated cheese.
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: French
Keyword: cheese, croque, ham
Servings: 4
Calories: 450kcal

Materiaal

Ingredients
 

Croque

  • 8 Slices bread (white or to taste)
  • 4 slices ham
  • 8 slices cheese (Gruyère, Emmental or to taste)
  • butter (to grease the bread with)
  • 100 gr cheese (grated)

Béchamel sauce

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

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