French
Croque-monsieur
Baked ham and cheese sandwich
Ham and grated cheese between slices of sandwich bread, topped with a little béchamel and more cheese and baked until golden. A quick Sunday-night supper.
- Serves 4
- Prep 15 min
- Cook 15 min
- Total 30 min
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Ingredients
9 items · serves 4- 8 slices sandwich bread (pain de mie)
- 4 slices cooked ham (about 160 g)
- 150 g grated emmental
- 40 g butter
- 20 g plain flour
- 250 ml whole milk
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Contains: milk, wheat. Check product labels: brands differ.
Steps
5 steps- 1Heat the oven to 220 C (200 C fan). For a thick béchamel, melt half the butter, stir in the flour for a minute, whisk in the milk and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until thick. Season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- 2Butter 4 slices of bread lightly on one side and lay them buttered side down on a lined baking tray.
- 3Spread each with a little béchamel, add a slice of ham and a little cheese, and close with the remaining bread.
- 4Spread the rest of the béchamel on top and cover with the remaining cheese.
- 5Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Serve hot.