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Croque Monsieur

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices good-quality artisan bread
  • 4 oz. gruyère cheese
  • 4 oz. deli ham
  • a little butter
  • Dijon mustard optional – my personal touch
  • Bechamel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a large skillet or grill pan on the stove over medium heat.
  • Make sandwiches by laying down a layer of cheese to taste, then ham to taste on one slice, spread a little Dijon mustard on the other; close up to make the sandwich, then butter both outside surfaces well. Fry in the pre-heated pan until the bread is nicely toasted and golden around the edges on both sides.
  • It’s a nice touch to trim off the crusts and cut in half before plating. This is traditionally served with pommes frites and a light salad with vinaigrette on the side, but the sandwich should be lightly covered with a delicious Bechamel Sauce.
  • Place on a grill tray or place in the over for 5 minutes, or until bechamel is nice and brown, and bubbling.
  • Make your own Bechamel Sauce quickly and easily with our recipe!