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French Croque Monsieur
A grilled ham and cheese sandwich elevated with béchamel and Gruyère — Paris's most beloved café lunch.
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10 minPrep🔥
10 minCook🍽️
2Serves📊
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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
- Make béchamel: melt butter, stir in flour, gradually whisk in milk until thick; season.
- Spread bread with mustard.
- Layer ham and a little cheese on two slices; close.
- Spread top with thick béchamel and remaining cheese.
- Place under grill until bubbling and deep golden.
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Tara’s tips
- Plenty of cheese on top is essential.
- Top with a fried egg for "croque madame".
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.
Frequently asked questions
Croque vs grilled cheese?
Croque is open-faced finished under the grill; grilled cheese is pan-fried.
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