RAMP CROQUE MONSIEUR
I look forward to ramp season each spring. These delicate wild leeks grow in wooded areas and have a beautiful onion-garlic flavor and brilliant green color. While they're delicious pickled or added to pastas, I like them best blended into a béchamel sauce. They tint the sauce a spring green that's indicative of the flavor packed inside. Here the sauce makes a decadent topping for a croque monsieur, France's famous toasted ham-and-cheese sandwich. Served alongside a simple salad, it's a perfect meal to welcome warming weather.
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the ramp béchamel: Bring the milk, cream and ramps to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Adjust the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a liquid measuring cup and use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until fairly smooth.
- Return the pan to the stove and melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Add the warm ramp milk and stir constantly to incorporate, then continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and set aside.
- For the sandwiches: Preheat the broiler. Place a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Spread one side of each slice of bread with 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise and place mayo-side down in the hot skillet.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon mustard on the other side of each piece of bread and layer 3 to 4 slices of ham and 1/2 cup of cheese onto each of 2 of the slices. Top with one of the other toasted pieces. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook until the cheese is melty, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Spoon béchamel generously over each sandwich, and top the sandwiches with the remaining cheese. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil to toast the cheese and finish warming the sandwiches.
- Meanwhile, for the salad: Toss the lettuce leaves, oil and lemon juice together in a medium bowl to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the hot sandwiches immediately with salad on the side.
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Fars Alooop
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Schoeman Mandlazi
[email protected]I had some trouble finding ramps, but I was able to substitute them with green onions. The sandwich still turned out great!
Kynnedi McWilliams
[email protected]This sandwich was delicious, but it was a bit too rich for me. I think I would have preferred it with less cheese.
D.j Sakil Khan 19
[email protected]I'm going to try making this sandwich again soon. I think it would be even better with some additional toppings, like a fried egg or some avocado.
Zarar Tiger
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves croque monsieurs or ramps.
Malik Athar
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The sandwich was absolutely delicious!
Christy Aboudaher
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ramps, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The ramps added a subtle flavor that really complemented the other ingredients.
MD Aslam
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The ramps really made the dish special.
Dillan Dillo
[email protected]This is the perfect sandwich for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Eshete Lakew
[email protected]I love ramps and this recipe is a great way to use them up. The sandwich was delicious and satisfying.
Huzaifa Nazeer
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and the sandwich turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.
Odeh Mahmoud
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of croque monsieurs, but this one converted me! The ramp pesto was amazing, and the sandwich was perfectly crispy and cheesy.
Jouliana Kabalan
[email protected]This ramp croque monsieur was a delightful twist on a classic dish! The ramps added a delicious garlicky flavor that perfectly complemented the gooey cheese and crispy bread.