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Croque Monsieur: Baked Ham and Cheese Toast

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This French classic comes together in just 37 minutes with crispy toasted bread, rich ham and melted Gruyère topped by a silky béchamel sauce. The trickiest part is making the béchamel without lumps, but a bit of patient whisking does the trick — then it's just assembly and a quick bake until the cheese turns golden.

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    Toast the bread

    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Arrange the slices of toasting bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and toast them on both sides until golden. Meanwhile, grate the Gruyère cheese.

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    Make the béchamel sauce

    Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the plain flour and whisk until you get a pale roux. Keep whisking for about 2-3 minutes, until the raw flour taste cooks off.

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    Thicken the béchamel

    Gradually pour in the cold milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook over low heat, stirring all the time, until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

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Croque Monsieur: Baked Ham and Cheese Toast

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Active time total 27 min
Prep 2 min Cook 25 min
11 Ingredients
8 Steps
Medium Difficulty

Ingredients — what you'll need

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What's in it?

3168 kcal

Calories

558 g

Carbohydrates

61 g

Fats

112 g

Proteins

The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used.

About this recipe

Looking for a super quick, filling snack or lunch? This baked sandwich is exactly what you need! Crispy toast, delicious ham and, best of all, a rich layer of melted cheese under a velvety béchamel sauce. Croque monsieur is simply a French classic — an irresistible toasted sandwich you'll fall in love with. We'll show you how easy it is to make this treat at home.

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