Classic Croque Monsieur
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.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 35 min
- Porcije
- 2
- Zahtevnost
- Srednje
- Na porcijo
- 734 kcal
Informacije o alergenih: lahko vsebuje gluten, mleko, gorčica in sulfiti. Če imate alergijo, vedno preverite embalažo sestavin.
Priprava
Sestavine
bread preparation
- 30 gunsalted butter, melted
sandwich
- 4 koswhite sandwich bread, thick slices
- 100 ggruyere cheese, grated
- 4 kosdeli ham
béchamel
- 20 gunsalted butter
- 20 gall-purpose flour
- 250 mlwhole milk, warm
- 1 žličkadijon mustard
- 1 ščepecnutmeg, freshly grated
- 0,5 žličkasalt
- 0,25 žličkablack pepper, freshly ground
Oprema
Baking sheet · Parchment paper · 2× Small saucepan · Whisk · Pastry brush · Grater
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Približno 5 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
- 3
Brush one side of each of the four slices of white sandwich bread generously with the melted butter.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 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.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 3 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
- 9
Top each béchamel-coated bread slice with half of the grated Gruyère cheese, followed by two slices of deli ham.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
- 11
Generously spread the remaining béchamel sauce over the top of each sandwich, ensuring full coverage and extending to the edges.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 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.
Približno 15 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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 porcijo
Hranilne vrednosti
- Kalorije
- 733,7kcal
- Beljakovine
- 36,3g
- Ogljikovi hidrati
- 44,6g
- Maščobe
- 45,1g
- Vlaknine
- 2,1g
- Sladkorji
- 9,6g
Ocena temelji na količinah sestavin v receptu. Vrednosti se lahko razlikujejo glede na znamke in zamenjave.
Pravilno shranjevanje
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.
Store any leftover Croque Monsieur in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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.