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Croque Monsieur Recipe


Croque Monsieur Recipe
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In France these toasted cheese and ham sandwiches are very popular!

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Ingredients
  • •14oz (400g) Gruyere cheese, grated
  • •4 tbsp butter, plus softened butter for spreading
  • •2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • •2/3 cup whole milk
  • •2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • •8 slices white sandwich bread
  • •8 thin slices of ham

Directions
  1. Prepare ahead
  2. Steps 1 and 2 can be completed 2 hours ahead.
  3. Cut 4oz (115g) of the cheese into thin slices and shred the rest.
  4. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the flour and let bubble without browning for 1 minute.
  5. Whisk in the milk. Simmer, whisking often, until smooth and thick. Add the shredded cheese and mustard and stir until the cheese is melted.
  6. Position a broiler rack 6in (15cm) from the heat and preheat the broiler. Toast the bread slices on 1 side only
  7. . Spread the untoasted sides lightly with butter, then top 4 slices with the ham and sliced cheese.
  8. Press the remaining 4 bread slices on top, toasted sides up, and spread with the cheese mixture.
  9. Broil about 2 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and golden brown. Serve at once.

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A great post - thanks very much!


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