
Croque Monsieur
Alright, folks, let me tell you about the time I almost set my kitchen on fire trying to make a Croque Monsieur. But hey, you live and you learn, right? Here's what you need for this delicious French sandwich: Bread slices, Ham, Gruyère cheese, Butter, Flour, Milk, Dijon mustard. First things first, let's make that creamy béchamel sauce. Melt some butter, add flour, and then slowly whisk in the milk until it's nice and thick. Trust me, this sauce is the secret to a killer Croque Monsieur. Now, here's a little tip from yours truly: before you start assembling your sandwich, make sure to spread a generous amount of Dijon mustard on the bread slices. It adds a tangy kick that will take your taste buds on a joyride. Layer on the ham and Gruyère cheese, then pour that velvety béchamel on top. Don't forget to sprinkle some extra grated Gruyère for that cheesy goodness. Voilà! Dive into this crispy, cheesy delight and savor every bite. Bon appétit!
Ingredients
- Bread slices4
- Ham200g
- Gruyère cheese150g
- Butter30g
- Flour2 tbsp
- Milk200ml
- Dijon mustard1 tbsp
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Directions
- 1
Make béchamel: melt butter, add flour, whisk in milk until thick.
- 2
Spread mustard on bread, layer ham and cheese.
- 3
Top with béchamel and extra grated Gruyère.
- 4
Broil until golden and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Serve immediately while hot and melty.
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