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Classic Parisian Croque Monsieur with Ham, Béchamel and Melted Gruyère
The iconic Parisian bistro grilled sandwich: artisan bread layered with cured ham, Dijon mustard, and a luscious blanket of nutmeg béchamel and melted bubbling Gruyère.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Ingredients
2servings
- Country white bread slices4 piece
- Cooked French ham slices4 piece
- Gruyère cheese grated120 g
- Butter25 g
- Flour1 tbsp
- Warm milk150 ml
- Dijon mustard1 tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Melt butter, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then add milk until thickened into béchamel. Season with salt and nutmeg.
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2
Spread bread slices with a light layer of Dijon mustard and a spoonful of béchamel.
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3
Layer ham slices and half the grated Gruyère between the bread slices to form sandwiches.
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4
Place on baking sheet, spoon remaining béchamel over the top, and sprinkle with remaining Gruyère. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: French Traditional Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA))
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
