CROQUE MONSIEUR
The croque monsieur-literally "mister crunch"-is at the elegant end of the grilled cheese spectrum. First served in 1910 at a Paris cafe, this ham sandwich with rich bechamel sauce is topped with cheese and then grilled under the broiler.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make bechamel sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until just starting to bubble. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth but not browned, about 3 minutes.
- Whisking constantly, slowly add milk; continue cooking while whisking until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat, and add salt, nutmeg, cayenne, and black pepper. Transfer to a bowl; place plastic wrap directly on surface of sauce, and set aside.
- Heat broiler. Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Smear one side of bread slices with mustard. Top 4 slices with a layer each of ham and cheese; cover with remaining 4 bread slices, pressing gently to adhere. Generously butter outer sides, spreading it all the way to the edges.
- Place sandwiches on griddle or in skillet. Cook until golden brown and cheese has melted, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Transfer to work surface; divide bechamel sauce evenly over tops, spreading to edges; sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Transfer to broiler, and cook until topping is melted and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Sashy Ortez
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The croque monsieur was dry and the béchamel sauce was too thick. I would not make this recipe again.
Thabiso Mabena
[email protected]This recipe is not worth your time. The croque monsieur was bland and the béchamel sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.
Pvt government Boys
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The béchamel sauce was lumpy and the croque monsieur was burnt. I would not recommend this recipe.
M.A.I Noyon
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The béchamel sauce was too thick and the ham and cheese were not melted evenly. I would not recommend this recipe.
prince Hardeykunle
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The croque monsieur was easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The béchamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and cheese were melted to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Esraa Halak
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The croque monsieur was crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. The béchamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted. I would definitely make this again.
Caroline Nzioka
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for croque monsieur. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The béchamel sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the ham and cheese are perfectly melted. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sinha islam sin
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The croque monsieur was easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The béchamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and cheese were melted to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Shovo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of béchamel sauce, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted. I would definitely make this again.
Mk Nayem
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The croque monsieur was crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ashfaq Ali
[email protected]This is the best croque monsieur recipe I've ever tried. The béchamel sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Rhonda Ratliff
[email protected]I've made this croque monsieur recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Mickey Enroll
[email protected]This croque monsieur recipe was a hit with my family! The béchamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham and cheese were perfectly melted. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making this again.