5 from 24 votes
Croque Monsieur Recipe
The Croque Monsieur combines toasted artisan bread layered with ham, Dijon mustard, creamy béchamel sauce, and melted Comté cheese under a broiler to create a warm, savory sandwich rich in texture and flavor. The toasting and broiling steps develop a golden crust atop a tender, cheesy filling. The sandwich is best served immediately while hot and is an indulgent choice for lunch or light dinner. Leftover béchamel can be used in other dishes to minimize waste.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
954 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 8 lices artisan bread
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 16-24 lices ham country style
- 1 bechamel recipe
- 2 cups Comté cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to a very large pan over medium-low heat until melted.
- Add 4 slices of bread to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted and lightly browned.
- Flip the bread over to cook on the other side.
- On two of the pieces of toasted bread add 1 tablespoon of mustard to each spreading it around to cover.
- Add 4-6 slices of ham to the top of the toast with mustard and then evenly spread/layer on as follows: 2 to 3 tablespoons of bechamel, ¼ cup shredded cheese, a slice of toasted bread, 3-4 tablespoons of bechamel and ¼ cup of shredded cheese.
- Place under the broiler on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned.
- Slice the sandwich and garnish optionally with chopped fresh parsley.
- Repeat the process to make the other sandwiches.
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Notes
- This sandwich is best served immediately after broiling to retain the melted cheese texture.
- Store leftover sandwiches covered in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheating in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes helps restore warmth and cheese melt.
- Leftover béchamel sauce can be used in other recipes like potatoes au gratin, chicken nachos, biscuits and gravy, or lasagna Bolognese.
- Due to the large size of artisan bread slices, cook the sandwiches in batches if necessary to ensure even toasting.
Nutrition Information
Calories
954kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
31g
(155%)
Cholesterol
196mg
(65%)
Sodium
2116mg
(88%)
Potassium
819mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1359IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1032mg
(103%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 954
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 954kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 2116mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 819mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1359IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1032mg | 103% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.