THE ULTIMATE CROQUE MONSIEUR - BAKED FRENCH BISTRO SANDWICH
This is a superb ham and cheese French bistro sandwich slathered in a delightful Bechamel-Soubise cheese sauce that's spiked with pastis, and baked to golden perfection! For a "Croque Madame" variation, serve with a fried or poached egg on top (the egg resembles a ladies hat). Serve hot, garnished with a thyme sprig and a tart little Cornichon pickle on the side, and a drizzle of my violet mustard recipe #400926. Heavenly! Inspired by the Croque Monsieurs served at the famous Tartine's Bakery & Cafe located in San Francisco, California.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 Croque Monsieur, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 4oo degrees F.
- To Make Bechamel Soubise Sauce --.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and sweat the garlic and onions over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the flour all at once, whisking with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Stir in the hot cream and cook, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the salt. pepper, nutmeg, Pastis, 1/4 cup grated Gruyere, fromage blanc, and the Parmesan; set aside.
- To toast the bread, place the slices on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, turn and bake for another 3 minutes, until toasted.
- To Assemble the Sandwiches --.
- Brush Dijon mustard evenly on one side of half the toasted bread slices. Add a slice of ham to each, sprinkle with half the remaining Gruyere. Top with another slice of toasted bread. Slather the tops with the cheese sauce, and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F. Turn on the broiler and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese topping is nicely caramelized. (You want the outside to be crusty and golden brown, and the inside soft and pudding-like).
- Serve hot, garnished with a thyme sprig and a tart little Cornichon pickle on the side. Variation: For a "Croque Madame", serve with a fried or poached egg on top (the egg resembles a ladies hat).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 853, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 127.8, Sodium 2747.6, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 46.7
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Md Alom
[email protected]This was my first time making a croque monsieur and it was a success! The sandwich was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Md Shahjahsn
[email protected]I've tried many croque monsieur recipes, but this one is by far the best! The sandwich is always perfect and the béchamel sauce is to die for.
Bonnelame Dwight
[email protected]I made this for my friends and they all loved it! It was the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Emmanuel Chike
[email protected]This sandwich was so good! The combination of flavors was perfect and the bread was perfectly crispy.
Md. Tarek
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of béchamel sauce, but this croque monsieur was amazing! The sauce was rich and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the ham and cheese.
Small's Nhanha
[email protected]This croque monsieur was delicious! The bread was crispy, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the ham was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Destiny Eze
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it is always a hit! The sandwich is always crispy and cheesy, and the béchamel sauce is perfect.
Khokon Official
[email protected]This was my first time making a croque monsieur and it turned out perfectly! The recipe was easy to follow and the sandwich was delicious.
Chris Walker
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The sandwich was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mssumon Khan
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sandwich was delicious and everyone loved it.
David Hoffman
[email protected]This croque monsieur was absolutely divine! The béchamel sauce was rich and creamy, the ham and cheese were perfectly melted, and the bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I will definitely be making this again!