Croque Monsieur

Directions

  1. 1Start with a roux, which is butter and flour, and cook out the flavor of the flour.
  2. 2Add in your warm milk, some Dijon, nutmeg, white pepper, and chives.
  3. 3Add some salt.
  4. 4Assemble the sandwiches with the béchamel, ham, and Gruyère.
  5. 5Top with Parmesan.
  6. 6Bake until nice and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 tbsp butter
  • 2.5 tbsp flour
  • 1.33 cup warmed up milk
  • 2 tbsp chives
  • to taste salt
  • 0.125 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 8 oz shredded gruyère
  • 4 oz grated parm
  • 8 slices thick brioche bread
  • 8 slices ham

Equipment

knifeforksaucepanwhiskgraterspoonbaking sheet

Tips

  • Cook out the flavor of the flour when making the béchamel.