The classic croque monsieur sandwich. Easy to make and wonderful to eat.
Ingredients
8ouncesdeli ham
2cupapprx. grated Gruyere or good Swiss cheese
¼cupgrated Parm
1Tablespoonbutter
1TablespoonFlour
¾cupmilk
Sandwich or French bread
Salt and Pepper
Mustard, optional
Instructions
Use thick cut toast for these sandwiches and toast them for a few minutes in a 500 degree F. oven. They should be nice and crispy.
Add a schmear of mustard to the sandwich if you are using it. Add 1/4 cup grated Swiss or Gruyere to the each sandwich. (save rest for cheese sauce)
Add the hamd to the sandwich and let the sandwiches bake for a few minutes in a 300 degree oven.
To make the bechamel sauce, add butter and flour to a medium pot and cook over medium heat until the roux turns a light tan color, about 3-4 minutes.
Once the roux is a light tan color, slowly whisk in your milk. It will help if the milk is warm.Pour slow and whisk constantly. It should thicken nicely. Then add in all of your cheeses and salt and pepper.
Spoon sauce over the sandwiches and broil each for about 5 minutes until it’s brown and bubbling.