Open Faced Croque Monsieur Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    426 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Open Faced Croque Monsieur Recipe

An Open Faced Croque Monsieur is a delectable twist on a French classic. This recipe is all about comfort and flavor, with a crispy base, creamy béchamel sauce, and layers of savory goodness.

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Ingredients

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For the sauce-

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg ground
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 cups gruyere cheese grated, divided
  • 4 dinner rolls homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 16 thin slices deli ham
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. In a small pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until paste forms. Cook 1 minute, then whisk in milk.
  3. Continue stirring until sauce thickens, 5 minutes. Stir in salt, black pepper, nutmeg and 1 cup of the gruyere cheese. Set aside.
  4. Slice rolls in half and spread dijon mustard over each half. Place into baking dish.
  5. Top with 2 slices deli ham. Pour cheese sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining gruyere cheese.
  6. Place in the oven and bake 10-15 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 426kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 818mg (34%) Potassium 261mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 725IU (15%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 617mg (62%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 426kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 818mg 34%
Potassium 261mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 725IU 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 617mg 62%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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