Name: Croque Monsieur
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 pcs Bread; 2 slices Ham; 50 g Gruyere Cheese; 50 ml Bechamel Sauce

💡 Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Croque Monsieur

Grilled ham and cheese sandwich.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Croque Monsieur

🔥 Prep

Take 4 slices of bread and set aside.
Take 2 slices of ham and trim if necessary to fit the bread.
Grate 50 g of Gruyère cheese.
Measure out 50 ml of béchamel sauce.

🔥 Cook

1. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2. Spread a thin layer of béchamel (≈12 ml) on one side of each bread slice.
3. On two of the bread slices, place a slice of ham, then sprinkle with half of the grated Gruyère (≈25 g) each.
4. Top each with the remaining bread slices, béchamel‑side down, to form two sandwiches.
5. Butter the outer sides of each sandwich (optional) and place them in the skillet.
6. Cook for 3‑4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook another 3‑4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
7. Remove from heat, let rest 1 minute, then cut diagonally.

🔥 Serve

Serve the Croque Monsieur hot, optionally with a drizzle of extra béchamel on top.
Pair with a simple green salad dressed with vinaigrette or cornichons (French pickles) on the side.