By Harry Heal
Croque Monsieur
8 steps
Prep:5minCook:20min
France's most indulgent sandwich.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:36:34 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
67
Moderate
Glycemic Load
170
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories2588.4 kcal (129%)
Total Fat119.7 g (171%)
Carbs251.9 g (97%)
Sugars49.9 g (55%)
Protein123.1 g (246%)
Sodium5247.7 mg (262%)
Fiber18.9 g (68%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
1 servings
Bechamel
The Rest
Instructions
Step 1
Begin with melting the butter over a medium heat and add the flour. Stir for 2-3 minutes to cook out the flour.
Step 2
Then slowly starting adding the milk, bit by bit until it becomes a thick sauce. Keep adding and stirring until you have a creamy consistency.
Step 3
Season with salt and pepper and add the nutmeg.
Step 4
Cut two thick slices of bread and toast in a pan with melted butter.
Step 5
Grate the cheese.
Step 6
To build the sandwich, spread the béchamel evenly on the bottom slice. Top with grated cheese, then add the ham and sprinkle over more cheese. For the top slice, spread over a generous amount of dijon. Then finally add more béchamel and gruyere.
Step 7
Place in a pre heated oven at 180c/350f for roughly 8 minutes. Then switch to the grill and let the cheese bubble away until golden brown.
Step 8
Leave to cool for a minute, then slice and enjoy!
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