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Classic French Croque-Monsieur with Béchamel

Name: Classic French Croque-Monsieur with Béchamel
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 slices of sourdough bread; 2 slices of cooked ham; 2 slices of Gruyère cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper to taste; Grated Parmesan cheese for topping

A traditional French sandwich featuring ham, Gruyère cheese, and a creamy béchamel sauce, baked to golden perfection.

35 minutes1 servings

Classic French Croque-Monsieur with Béchamel — Photo: Benoît Prieur · CC0

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in milk, then add Dijon mustard. Cook until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the sandwich with bread, ham, cheese, and pour the béchamel over the top.
Sprinkle Parmesan on top and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

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