French Croque Monsieur with Béchamel

Name: French Croque Monsieur with Béchamel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 slices white sandwich bread; 8 slices ham; 2 cups grated Gruyère cheese; 2 tablespoons butter (softened); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk (warmed); 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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⏱️ 15m PREP

🔥 20m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A classic French sandwich, the Croque Monsieur is a delicious and rich combination of ham, cheese, and béchamel sauce, toasted to perfection.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

25.0g 26%

Fat

30.0g 32%

Carbs

40.0g 42%

Rich in nutrients

🔺 Calcium

30% DV

Essential for bone health

☀️ Vitamin B12

20% DV

Important for red blood cell formation

🔺 Phosphorus

25% DV

Supports energy production

☀️ Vitamin A

15% DV

Supports vision and immune health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

8 slices white sandwich bread
8 slices ham
2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
2 tablespoons butter softened

Béchamel Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk warmed
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2 To prepare the béchamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
3 Gradually add the warmed milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
4 Season the béchamel sauce with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
5 Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place 4 slices, buttered side down, on a baking sheet.
6 Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on the unbuttered side of each slice, then top with a slice of ham and a generous amount of Gruyère cheese.
7 Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side up. Spread a little more béchamel sauce on top of each sandwich, then sprinkle with additional Gruyère cheese.
8 Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
9 Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.