French Croque Monsieur with Gruyère Cheese

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

StandardFrenchLunchComfort FoodCheesyClassic

⏱️ 15m PREP

🔥 20m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 650 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A classic French bistro sandwich, the Croque Monsieur is crispy on the outside and oozing with creamy béchamel and melted Gruyère cheese on the inside.

Macronutrients per serving

120

grams

Protein

35.0g 29%

Fat

40.0g 33%

Carbs

45.0g 38%

Rich in nutrients

🔺 Calcium

40% DV

Essential for strong bones and teeth

☀️ Vitamin A

15% DV

Supports vision and immune health

🔺 Phosphorus

30% DV

Contributes to bone health and energy production

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

☀️ Riboflavin

20% DV

Plays a key role in energy metabolism

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

Béchamel Sauce

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk warmed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2 To make the béchamel sauce, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3 Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and lightly golden.
4 Gradually pour in the warmed milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
5 Season the béchamel sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and set aside.
6 Lightly butter one side of each bread slice with the softened butter.
7 Place four slices of the buttered bread, buttered side down, on a baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on each slice.
8 Add a slice of ham and a generous amount of grated Gruyère cheese on top of the béchamel.
9 Top each sandwich with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
10 Spread a layer of béchamel sauce on top of the sandwiches and sprinkle the remaining Gruyère cheese over the sauce.
11 Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
12 Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Croque Monsieur.