Croque Monsieur
Serves4 (servings)
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all purpose-flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices white bread
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 slices ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Directions
- To make the béchamel, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is foamy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add the milk, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is thick, about 3 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat the broiler to it's hottest setting.
- To make the Croque Monsieur, butter 8 slices of the bread. Top 4 slices with cheese and then 2 slices of ham. Top with the remaining slices of bread and cook in a non-stick skillet over low heat until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes.
- Spread the béchamel evenly over the top and broil until bubbling and golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Eat immediately, though, bear in mind, it is hot; this is a fork-and-knife sandwich rather than a handheld kind of sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Croque Monsieur
Amount Per Serving
Calories 826
Calories from Fat 477
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53g
82%
Saturated Fat 29g
145%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 208mg
69%
Sodium 1998mg
83%
Potassium 706mg
20%
Total Carbohydrates 42g
14%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 10g
Protein 46g
92%
Vitamin A
31%
Vitamin C
0%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
32%
Iron
21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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