Croque Monsieur Lunch Recipe

Indulge in a classic French sandwich with this Croque Monsieur recipe. Layers of ham, cheese, and béchamel sauce come together to create a crispy and savory sandwich that's perfect for any meal of the day. Easy to make - full recipe - Enjoy! Ingredients: 8 slices of white bread 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 2 cups of milk Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg 8 ounces of ham, sliced 8 ounces of Gruyere cheese, grated Dijon mustard Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons of flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add 2 cups of milk to the pan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Remove from heat and set aside. Lightly toast the bread slices in the oven for 3-4 minutes. Spread Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of bread. Layer ham and Gruyere cheese on top of half of the bread slices. Spread the béchamel sauce over the ham and cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides. Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve and enjoy! Preparation time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Calories per serving: 580 calories per serving Benefits: This recipe is a good source of protein and calcium from the ham and cheese. The béchamel sauce adds a creamy texture and flavor to the sandwich. Access more fantastic, delicious recipes at https://beacons.ai/smoothieperks