Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese
This recipe is for a Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese sandwich, which is a French twist on the classic grilled cheese. It features ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy béchamel sauce, all sandwiched between slices of bread and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1 cup of milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Season the béchamel sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the béchamel sauce on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on top of the béchamel sauce on two slices of bread.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, béchamel sauce side down.
- Spread a little butter on the outside of each sandwich.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese!