Croque Monsieur
A classic French toasted ham and cheese sandwich, topped with a creamy béchamel and broiled to golden perfection in under 30 minutes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Method
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Step 1 of 5
Preheat the grill (broiler) on high and set the oven to 200°C / 400°F (180°C fan).
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Step 2 of 5
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute; gradually add milk, stirring until thickened, then season with salt and white pepper.
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Step 3 of 5
Spread the remaining butter on one side of each bread slice; place four slices butter‑side‑down on a baking tray, top each with ham, a handful of grated Gruyère, then another slice of bread butter‑side‑up.
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Step 4 of 5
Spoon a thin layer of béchamel over the tops, sprinkle with the remaining grated Gruyère and place under the grill for 3–4 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
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Step 5 of 5
Remove, cut diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes from the kitchen
If Gruyère is unavailable, substitute with Emmental or a mature Comté for similar flavour and melt.
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