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Croque Monsieur with Béchamel Sauce
Serves: 8
Time: 30 minutes
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Published on :
7 Sept. 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
- Utensils:
- Tradition Flared Sauté Pan - Ø 24cm
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Method for Croque Monsieur with Béchamel Sauce:
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Before starting this Croque Monsieur with Béchamel Sauce recipe, make sure you have organised all the necessary ingredients.
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On a slice of white bread, place a slice of Emmental cheese.
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Trim the cheese along the edge of the bread slice.
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Place a slice of ham.
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Place another slice of cheese...
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... and cover with a second slice...
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... of white bread.
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For the béchamel sauce: Bring the milk to a boil.
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In the meantime, melt the butter in a sauté pan.
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Add the flour in one go and make a white roux.
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Add the boiling milk over the warm white roux and combine with a whisk.
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Cook for a few minutes over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
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Place the croque monsieur on a non-stick baking sheet.
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Coat the sandwiches with hot béchamel sauce.
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Sprinkle some grated cheese on top...
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... and brown under a salamander...
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... until the surface is golden.
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Serve and enjoy immediately.
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