Croque Monsieur
Serves: 5
Mohammad Wiegand
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
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Spice
54
Sweetness
48
Sourness
37
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Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Unsalted Butter3 tbsps
All-Purpose Flour2 cups
Milk (hot)1 tsp
Kosher Salt1 pinch
Nutmeg1 cup
Freshly Grated ParmesanDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
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Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan and add the flour all at once, stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes
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Slowly pour the hot milk into the butter–flour mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thickened
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Off the heat add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup grated Gruyere, and the Parmesan and set aside
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To toast the bread, place the slices on 2 baking sheets and bake for 5 minutes
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Turn each slice and bake for another 2 minutes, until toasted
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Lightly brush half the toasted breads with mustard, add a slice of ham to each, and sprinkle with half the remaining Gruyere
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Top with another piece of toasted bread
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Slather the tops with the cheese sauce, sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere, and bake the sandwiches for 5 minutes
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Turn on the broiler and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned
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Serve hot