Croque Monsieur
A classic French ham and cheese sandwich, grilled until golden and crispy with melted Emmental inside. Served hot with a side of cornichons, this bistro favorite is perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 4 slices White bread slices
- 150 g French ham, sliced
- 100 g Emmental cheese, sliced
- 4 tablespoons Béchamel sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Butter, softened
- ¼ teaspoon Sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Lay out 4 bread slices on a clean surface. Lightly spread Dijon mustard on two of the slices.
- 2
Layer ham and Emmental cheese on the mustard-spread slices, dividing equally. Top each with the remaining bread slices to form two sandwiches.
- 3
Spread softened butter on the outer sides of each sandwich. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- 4
Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until hot.
- 5
Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3–4 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted inside.
- 7
Transfer to a cutting board, cut diagonally in half, and serve immediately while hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron skillet or griddle
- bread knife
- cutting board
- butter knife
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