MINI CROQUE MONSIEUR

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These fancy sandwiches can seem like a lot of work, but once you've made the sauce, putting together two big sandwiches and cutting them into individual rectangles means it's no trouble at all to serve enough for a crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf white Pullman bread (1 pound 2 ounces), bottom trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 thin slices good-quality ham (5 ounces), such as Black Forest
12 large slices Gruyere cheese (12 ounces)

Steps:

  • Starting from the bottom of the loaf, slice bread horizontally into six 1/2-inch-thick rectangles (about 4-by-8 1/4-inches each); discard rounded top. Toast each bread slice in a toaster until pale gold.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, continuing to whisk. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan. Let bechamel cool completely. Season with salt and pepper. Divide between 2 bowls.
  • Spread half the bechamel from 1 bowl on 1 slice of bread. Top with 2 slices ham and 3 slices Gruyere. Top with 1 slice of bread, then spread remaining bechamel from bowl over top. Set sandwich aside. Repeat layering with ham and Gruyere, and top with 1 slice of bread. Repeat with remaining bowl of bechamel, bread slices, ham, and Gruyere. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Trim crusts from sandwiches. Cut each sandwich in half lengthwise, then crosswise 5 times to form 10 rectangles from each. Skewer each sandwich. Transfer to a baking sheet and warm in oven until cheese melts, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately.

Manuel's Family
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I was really impressed with how easy these mini croque monsieurs were to make. They were also very delicious.


Victory Abila
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These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Md mamum
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I loved the combination of flavors in these mini croque monsieurs. The ham, cheese, and béchamel sauce were perfect together.


hamza shafiq
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These were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Francisco Saenz
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I've made these mini croque monsieurs several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect finger food for a party.


faizan waheed
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These were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Hassan Ihlas
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I was really impressed with how easy these mini croque monsieurs were to make. They were also very delicious.


Deborah Dale
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These were so cute and tasty! I will definitely be making them again for my friends.


Mizan Nodi
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I loved the combination of flavors in these mini croque monsieurs. The ham, cheese, and béchamel sauce were perfect together.


MD Mahedi Hassen Rony
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These were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Saiful Saiful
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mini croque monsieurs turned out perfectly. They were a big hit at my brunch party.


Aaliyah Luna
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These were so cute and tasty! I made them for a baby shower and they were a big hit.


Milana Sorokina
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I've made these mini croque monsieurs for my family several times now and they always love them. They're a great way to use up leftover ham and cheese.


Susan Cannon
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These were delicious! I used a different type of bread and it worked out great.


sheila Roe
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I was looking for a quick and easy recipe for a party appetizer and these mini croque monsieurs fit the bill perfectly. They were a big hit with my guests.


Allen Mason
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These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Sean Duffy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mini croque monsieurs turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.


Admire Makaya
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These were delicious! I used Gruyère cheese instead of cheddar and they were still amazing.


Namirembe Parsy
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I've made these mini croque monsieurs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Emihle Zungu
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These mini croque monsieurs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.