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| Croque Monsieur |
| This is the traditional version of the famous ham and cheese sandwich from the French: dipped in a béchamel sauce, topped with cheese and then broiled.
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup whole milk pinch of ground nutmeg 1 bay leaf coarse salt white pepper 4 slices firm white sandwich bread 4 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham 4 ounces sliced Gruyère cheese 1 tablespoon melted butter 1/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese Method Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Add nutmeg and bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high and boil until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Preheat broiler. Place 2 bread slices on work surface. Top each with half of ham and sliced Gruyère. Top with remaining bread. Heat heavy large skillet over low heat. Brush sandwiches with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Add to skillet and cook until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to small baking sheet. Spoon sauce, then grated cheese over sandwiches. Broil until cheese begins to brown, about 2 minutes |
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