Description
Mini Croque-Monsieur is a delightful twist on the classic French sandwich, featuring layers of ham and Gruyère cheese, all topped with a creamy béchamel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of white bread
- 4 ounces of sliced ham
- 4 ounces of Gruyère cheese, grated
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute until it forms a paste.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 5 minutes. Stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of bread (if using). On four slices, layer the ham and then sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese on top.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, mustard side down, to form sandwiches.
- In a skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and pour the béchamel sauce over the top. Sprinkle with any remaining Gruyère cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a twist, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach inside the sandwiches for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Substitute the Gruyère cheese with Swiss or cheddar cheese for a different taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg