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Croque Monsieur/Madame
Breakfast
Ingredients
Bechamel Sauce
2tbsp Unsalted Butter
2tbsp Plain Flour
1 Cup Warm Milk
1 Pinch Nutmeg
Sandwich
4 Think Slices of White Bread
Dijon Mustard
Sliced Smoked Ham
4oz Gruyere Cheese (grated)
Method
Bechamel Sauce
Melt the butter in a small, heavy bottomed pot over a medium-high heat
When the butter starts to foam, add the flour and stir continuously for 30secs
Add the warm milk and stir until thick and smooth, adding a pinch of nutmeg at the end
Croque Monsieur Sandwich
Spread the dijon on one side of each piece of bread
Top 2 pieces of bread with the ham and cheese
Place remaining 2 pieces of bread on top to complete the sandwich
Melt some butter in a large pan and fry each sandwich until lightly brown on both sides
Place the sandwiches on a baking tray or grill and top with bechamel sauce and some more grated cheese
Grill until golden brown and bubbly
Croque Madame Sandwich
For a croque madame add a fried egg on top
Cooking
Cook bechamel sauce in a small thick bottomed pot, fry sandwiches on a pan and grill under a hot grill.
Serving
Make one each of both sexes of sandwich and serve with tea or coffee!
Notes
You can substitute the cheese but pick something strong, mature and grillable if you can’t find Gruyere. Ham can be substituted for other meats too.
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