CROQUE MONSIEUR CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Melt butter over low heat. Add flour and mix w/ wisk for 2 min. Gradually add 2 ¾ c milk, continuing to wisk briskly. When sauce boils, season w/ salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add ½ cup of Gruyere. Season to taste. I always use lots of lemon juice (usually most if not all the juice from one whole lemon), Tony's, more nutmeg, a dash or 2 of dark Lea and Perrins and a slightly larger amount of white Lea and Perrins. Make sure the finished sauce is thin enough. If it's thick like gravy, thin it out a little with milk - you want to have plenty of sauce and you want it to seep into the bread some. Combine ¼ c milk and beer in a bowl. Add the remaining Gruyere to this liquid. Soak for 2 min, then drain. Spread some sauce on bottom of lasagna pan. Layer with bread/sauce/ham/sauce/beer-soaked cheese. This should make 3 layers, finishing with cheese. Bake for about 30 minutes and then broil until top is golden. You can make ahead and refrigerate before baking, in which case you need 45-60 min cooking time. Leftovers also microwave pretty decently.
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Alex Leland
a-leland34@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Bila Barand
bila-barand31@gmail.comI love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Skyla Fleischer
skyla@hotmail.comThis is one of my favorite recipes for a special occasion brunch. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Riley Madison
madisonriley39@aol.comThis casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have ham leftover from Easter and Christmas and this is a great way to use it up.
Ahmer Chaudhry
chaudhry_a@hotmail.comI've made this casserole several times and I've never been disappointed. It's always a hit with my guests.
Ja'Kaylnn Dean
jd@gmail.comThis casserole is so cheesy and delicious. I love the combination of the ham, cheese, and bread.
Bryan Harrison
harrison.bryan75@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I often make it when I'm short on time.
Stephanie Wight
stephaniewight31@gmail.comI made this casserole with a few substitutions and it still turned out great. I used sourdough bread instead of white bread and Gruyère cheese instead of mozzarella.
Jessica Hoerning
h_j62@gmail.comThis was my first time making a croque monsieur casserole and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
Mirza Sameer
m_s@gmail.comI made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Brad Wiggins
w51@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It's so warming and satisfying.
Babe World
b_w@hotmail.comI've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Bindiya Kinnar
kinnar75@gmail.comThis casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially loved the cheesy béchamel sauce.