Savory Croque Monsieur Recipe Easy Homemade French Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Savory Croque Monsieur Recipe Easy Homemade French Ham & Cheese Sandwich is a delightful, comforting dish featuring quality ingredients such as ham, cheese, and a rich béchamel sauce, perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Optional
Ingredients
Scale
8 slices Good quality white bread
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
8 slices Cooked ham
2 cups Gruyère cheese
4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
2 cups Whole milk
Pinch Nutmeg
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Béchamel Sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to form a roux, gradually add warmed milk while whisking, stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread mustard on bread slices, add béchamel, layer ham and cheese, top with another bread slice
- Grill the Sandwiches: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, grill each sandwich until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side
- Finish with Béchamel and Bake: Spread extra béchamel on top of sandwiches, sprinkle with cheese, broil until bubbly
- Serve Immediately: Allow to cool for a minute, slice, and serve
Notes
Using high-quality ingredients greatly enhances flavor.
Grating your own cheese can improve melting quality.
Watch carefully while broiling to prevent burning.