🥪 Croque Monsieur

A cheese toastie that moved to France and got itself a fancy title.

• 25 minTotal time
• ⚡ Quick & easyDifficulty
• 480kcal
• 2Portions

• 🥪 Sandwich
• 🥐 French
• 🧒 Kids love it
• 🤗 Comfort food

Ingredients

• 4 slices white sandwich bread
• 4 slices cheddar or gruyère cheese
• 4 slices ham
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup warm milk
• A pinch of nutmeg
• Grated parmesan, for topping
• Salt and black pepper

How to make it

1. Make the béchamel: melt the butter, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk until thickened.
2. Season the sauce with nutmeg, salt and pepper, and set aside.
3. Layer ham and cheese between the bread slices to build the sandwiches.
4. Spread béchamel over the top of each sandwich and sprinkle with grated parmesan.
5. Place under a hot grill or in a hot oven until the cheese melts and turns golden.
6. Serve immediately while hot.