Croque-Monsieur

Name: Croque-Monsieur
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices Sandwich bread or rustic bread; 40 g Softened butter; 2 thick slices Cooked ham (or 4 thin slices); 8 slices Croque-monsieur cheese; 25 g Butter; 25 g Flour; 250 ml Milk; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper; 1 pinch Nutmeg

SaltyThermomix

30 minutes

4 people

Ingredients

Sandwich bread or rustic bread8 slices

Softened butter40 g

Cooked ham (or 4 thin slices)2 thick slices

Croque-monsieur cheese8 slices

Butter25 g

Flour25 g

Milk250 ml

Salt1 tsp

Pepper1/2 tsp

Nutmeg1 pinch

Preparation

Cut the ham slices in half. If using the special sauce, mix the grated Comté, heavy cream, mustard, and Espelette pepper in a bowl.

Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice of Croque-Monsieur cheese and a half-slice of ham (or two if using thin slices) on the unbuttered side of 4 slices of bread.

Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing inwards. Spread 1/4 of the special sauce on top of each sandwich, if using.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Grill the sandwiches for about 10 minutes, until golden and crispy.

Serve hot with a green salad dressed with mustard vinaigrette.

Tips

For a traditional version, use béchamel instead of the special sauce. To make béchamel, melt 25 g butter in a saucepan, stir in 25 g flour, then gradually add 250 ml milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Optional: You can also experiment with the special sauce made from grated cheese, cream, mustard, and Espelette pepper for a unique flavor!

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