Mini Croque Monsieur Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 slices of white or wheat bread
• 8 thin slices of cooked ham
• 4 ounces of grated Gruyere cheese
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Start by making the béchamel sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the flour and whisk constantly for about 1 minute to make a roux. Slowly add the milk while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, for about 5 minutes.
4. Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside.
6. Arrange the slices of bread on a baking sheet.
7. Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on each slice of bread.
8. Place a slice of ham on 4 of the bread slices.
9. Sprinkle the grated Gruyere cheese over the ham.
10. Cover the ham and cheese with the remaining bread slices, béchamel sauce side down.
11. Spread a little more béchamel sauce on top of each sandwich.
12. Sprinkle a little more grated cheese on top of each sandwich.
13. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese on top is golden brown and bubbly.
14. Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Verdict

The mini croque monsieur is a classic French sandwich that is absolutely delicious. The combination of crispy bread, salty ham, creamy béchamel sauce, and melty cheese is just heavenly. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick lunch or snack.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the mini croque monsieur hot, straight out of the oven. In France, it’s usually served with a simple side salad and a glass of red wine. You can also serve it with some pickles or cornichons on the side.