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Croque Monsieur with Béchamel Sauce

Croque Monsieur with Béchamel Sauce
Serves: 8
Time: 30 minutes
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Published on : Sept 7, 2012
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Ingredients for 8:

  • 8 slices of white bread
  • 12 slices of ham
  • 12 slices of Emmental cheese
  • Grated Emmental cheese
  • For the béchamel sauce:
  • 40g flour
  • 40g unsalted butter
  • 50cl milk
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Nutmeg

Method for Croque Monsieur with Béchamel Sauce:

1

Before starting this Croque Monsieur with Béchamel Sauce recipe, make sure you have organised all the necessary ingredients.
2

On a slice of white bread, place a slice of Emmental cheese.
3

Trim the cheese along the edge of the bread slice.
4

Place a slice of ham.
5

Place another slice of cheese...
6

... and cover with a second slice...
7

... of white bread.
8

For the béchamel sauce: Bring the milk to a boil.
9

In the meantime, melt the butter in a sauté pan.
10

Add the flour in one go and make a white roux.
11

Add the boiling milk over the warm white roux and combine with a whisk.
12

Cook for a few minutes over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
13

Place the croque monsieur on a non-stick baking sheet.
14

Coat the sandwiches with hot béchamel sauce.
15

Sprinkle some grated cheese on top...
16

... and brown under a salamander...
17

... until the surface is golden.
18

Serve and enjoy immediately.

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