Description
A classic French sandwich made with ham and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Gruyère cheese
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side, spread Dijon mustard.
- Layer ham and cheese on two slices of bread.
- Top with remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add milk and stir until thickened, then add nutmeg.
- Pour the sauce over the sandwiches on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use any type of bread you prefer.
- For a richer flavor, add more cheese.
- Can be served with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Croque Monsieur, French sandwich, ham and cheese sandwich