5.0 from 3 votes
Croque Monsieur
Crunchy and full of cheese and béchamel, nothing is more French than a croque monsieur.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 550 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 8 lices thick-cut sandwich bread
- 16 oz sliced ham
- 1½ cup grated Gruyère orEmmenthal
Bechamel Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- grated nutmeg
- coarse salt
Instructions
- Start by preparing the béchamel sauce.
- In a saucepan with high sides, melt the butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add the flour and start whisking.
- As soon as the mixture starts to change color slightly, add the milk and continue whisking.
- When the whisk starts to meet resistance, add the salt and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Set the béchamel sauce aside and let it cool.
- Cut two slices of sandwich bread, about an inch thick.
- Spread the béchamel sauce on both slices of bread.
- Add 3 to 4 slices of ham on one slice and a generous amount of grated Emmental or Gruyère cheese, then close the croque monsieur.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Start toasting the croque monsieur. To help the cheese melt, cover the skillet with a lid or place the pan in the oven for a few minutes.
- Serve hot, crispy, and cheesy.Enjoy your meal!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
550kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
1529mg
(64%)
Potassium
702mg
(20%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
745IU
(15%)
Calcium
313mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 702mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 745IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.