Description
A classic French grilled ham and cheese sandwich topped with béchamel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (preferably brioche or white bread)
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of Gruyère cheese (or Emmental)
- 1 tbsp butter
- For the béchamel sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Make the béchamel sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until thickened, then set aside.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Layer one slice (buttered side down) with ham and cheese, then top with the second slice (buttered side up).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich until golden on both sides.
- Spread béchamel sauce on top of the sandwich. Broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality ham and cheese for the best flavor.
- If you don’t have Gruyère, Emmental or Swiss cheese works well.
- For extra richness, sprinkle grated cheese over the béchamel before broiling.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Croque monsieur French sandwich ham cheese béchamel