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Classic Croque Monsieur

Name: Classic Croque Monsieur
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 porcie
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 30 g unsalted butter melted; 4 ks white sandwich bread thick slices; 100 g gruyere cheese grated; 4 ks deli ham; 20 g unsalted butter; 20 g all-purpose flour; 250 ml whole milk warm; 1 lyžička dijon mustard; 1 štipka nutmeg freshly grated; 0,5 lyžička salt; 0,25 lyžička black pepper freshly ground

Indulge in the ultimate French comfort food with this Classic Croque Monsieur. Featuring layers of savory ham and nutty Gruyère cheese nestled between slices of crisp bread, all enveloped in a rich, creamy béchamel sauce, this sandwich is baked until golden and bubbly for a truly satisfying experience.

Originálny recept od Forkin

Celkový čas: 35 min
Porcie: 2
Náročnosť: Stredná
Na porciu: 734 kcal

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Príprava

Suroviny

bread preparation

30 gunsalted butter, melted

sandwich

4 kswhite sandwich bread, thick slices
100 ggruyere cheese, grated
4 ksdeli ham

béchamel

20 gunsalted butter
20 gall-purpose flour
250 mlwhole milk, warm
1 lyžičkadijon mustard
1 štipkanutmeg, freshly grated
0,5 lyžičkasalt
0,25 lyžičkablack pepper, freshly ground

Vybavenie

Baking sheet · Parchment paper · 2× Small saucepan · Whisk · Pastry brush · Grater

Postup

Krok za krokom

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: Lining the baking sheet prevents sticking and makes cleanup much easier.
2
Melt 30g of unsalted butter in a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan.
Približne 1 min
3
Brush one side of each of the four slices of white sandwich bread generously with the melted butter.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: Buttering the bread helps it crisp up beautifully in the oven and prevents it from becoming soggy.
4
To prepare the béchamel sauce, melt 20g of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers.
Približne 1 min
5
Whisk in 20g of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a smooth, pale golden paste (roux) forms and smells slightly nutty.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: Cooking the flour sufficiently removes its raw taste and ensures a smooth sauce.
6
Gradually whisk in 250ml of whole milk, a little at a time, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding more, until the sauce is smooth, thick, and coats the back of a spoon.
Približne 3 min
Poznámka kuchára: Adding warm milk helps prevent lumps from forming in your béchamel. If lumps do appear, whisk vigorously or press them against the side of the pan.
7
Stir in 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 pinch of nutmeg, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Remove the béchamel from the heat.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: Nutmeg is a classic addition to béchamel, enhancing its creamy flavor without overpowering it.
8
Spread a thin, even layer of béchamel sauce on the unbuttered side of two of the bread slices.
Približne 1 min
9
Top each béchamel-coated bread slice with half of the grated Gruyère cheese, followed by two slices of deli ham.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: Ensure the ham is evenly distributed to get a bite of savory goodness in every part of the sandwich.
10
Place the remaining two buttered bread slices on top of the ham and cheese, with the unbuttered side facing down, to form two sandwiches.
Približne 1 min
11
Generously spread the remaining béchamel sauce over the top of each sandwich, ensuring full coverage and extending to the edges.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: Don't be shy with the béchamel; it creates a delicious, creamy crust.
12
Sprinkle the remaining grated Gruyère cheese evenly over the béchamel-coated sandwiches.
Približne 1 min
13
Carefully transfer the sandwiches to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the top is beautifully golden brown.
Približne 15 min
Poznámka kuchára: Keep a close eye on the sandwiches during the last few minutes of baking to prevent the cheese from burning.
14
Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot and gooey.

Na porciu

Výživové údaje

22%Skóre

Kalórie: 733,7kcal
Bielkoviny: 36,3g
Sacharidy: 44,6g
Tuky: 45,1g
Vláknina: 2,1g
Cukry: 9,6g

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Správne uchovanie

Poznámka kuchára:

For an even more decadent treat, turn this into a Croque Madame by topping each sandwich with a fried egg. Serve alongside a simple green salad with a light vinaigrette to balance the richness. A crisp white wine, like a Sauvignon Blanc, would pair wonderfully with this classic French dish.

Skladovanie

Store any leftover Croque Monsieur in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ohrievanie

Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is bubbly again. Avoid microwaving, as it can make the bread soggy.