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30 minutes
4 peopleAbout this dish
A hot ham and cheese sandwich, toasted or baked with a layer of béchamel and cheese on top. The croque-monsieur is a Parisian café classic that dates from the early 1900s, and its name comes from croquer, to crunch. The recipe also gives an optional richer topping of grated Comté, cream, mustard and Espelette pepper.
Ingredients
Preparation
Cut the ham slices in half. If using the special sauce, mix the grated Comté, heavy cream, mustard, and Espelette pepper in a bowl.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice of Croque-Monsieur cheese and a half-slice of ham (or two if using thin slices) on the unbuttered side of 4 slices of bread.
Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing inwards. Spread 1/4 of the special sauce on top of each sandwich, if using.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Grill the sandwiches for about 10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Serve hot with a green salad dressed with mustard vinaigrette.
Tips
For a traditional version, use béchamel instead of the special sauce. To make béchamel, melt 25 g butter in a saucepan, stir in 25 g flour, then gradually add 250 ml milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Optional: You can also experiment with the special sauce made from grated cheese, cream, mustard, and Espelette pepper for a unique flavor!
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