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Croque Monsieur
Francelunch

Croque Monsieur

Total Time
30 min
Prep / Cook
15 / 15 min
Serves
4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 Salt and pepper to taste
  • 300 ml Milk
  • 50 g Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 8 slices Ham
  • 8 slices White bread
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 200 g Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make béchamel: melt butter, whisk in flour, gradually add milk. Stir until thick.

  2. 2

    Add mustard, nutmeg, salt, pepper and half the cheese. Stir until melted.

  3. 3

    Spread béchamel on one side of each bread slice.

  4. 4

    Layer ham and cheese between two slices, béchamel side in.

  5. 5

    Spread more béchamel on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake at 200°C for 10-12 minutes until golden and bubbly.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.

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