Croque Monsieur Sandwich
Made with béchamel, melted Gruyère, and deli-style ham, this Croque Monsieur is a baked and broiled masterpiece of French comfort food—crispy on the outside, gooey inside, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Béchamel sauce:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ stick
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Dash of ground nutmeg
Sandwich:
- 8 thin slices white sandwich bread
- 5 ounces good-quality ham about 8 slices
- 6 ounces Gruyère or Emmental cheese grated (about 2½ cups)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk; cook until thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, mustard, and nutmeg.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet.
- Spread béchamel on each bread slice to the edges.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/croque-monsieur-sandwich/
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly toast the bread before assembling.
- Want a Croque Madame? Just top each sandwich with a fried or poached egg.
- Can’t find Gruyère? Try Swiss cheese or Emmental for a similar melt.