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Croque Monsieur

Croque Monsieur

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Ingredients
  

For the sandwich4 slices of White sandwich bread, crusts removed

  • 2 large slices of good quality ham
  • 30 g Butter
  • 250 g Gruyère cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard

For the béchamel25g Butter

  • 3 tbsps plain Flour
  • 250 ml Milk
  • A pinch of nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Start off by melting the butter for the sandwich. Brush one side of each slice of the bread with the melted butter and then place under the grill or broiler until golden brown.
  • Take two slices and place them toasted side down. Spread the slices with the dijon mustard. Chop the slices of ham into bite-sized pieces and arrange between the two slices of bread. Top with half of the grated cheese and return to the grill and toast until the cheese is melting.
  • While the cheese is melting, melt the butter for the béchamel in a small pan and then add in the flour. Whisk gently until the mixture starts to brown slightly and then pour in the milk a bit at a time, whisking constantly while doing so. Once all the milk has been added in you should have a thick sauce. Add in the nutmeg and set aside.
  • Take the toasted bread with the melted cheese and ham and place the other slices of bread on top, toasted side down. Press down gently and then divide the béchamel sauce equally between the two sandwiches and spread out to completely cover the soft tops of the sandwiches.
  • Top with the remainder of the cheese and return to the grill once again and toast until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!