French Croque Monsieur

Ingredients

• 4 thick slices bread
• 4 slices good ham
• 150g grated Gruyère
• For béchamel: 30g butter, 30g flour, 300ml warm milk, pinch of nutmeg, salt
• Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Make béchamel: melt butter, stir in flour, gradually whisk in milk until thick; season.
2. Spread bread with mustard.
3. Layer ham and a little cheese on two slices; close.
4. Spread top with thick béchamel and remaining cheese.
5. Place under grill until bubbling and deep golden.

Serving suggestions

• Eat hot with a green salad.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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