Croque Monsieur is a hot ham and cheese sandwich, done the French way!
Usually and quite rightly!
Take the humble grilled ham and cheese sandwich.
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I submit the following!
OK, so I share those thoughts in jest!
The true origins of Croque Monsieur actually remain largely unknown.
Yes, its more than just bread, ham and cheese see my opening statements!
A dash of nutmeg complements a bechamel beautifully.
), but any ham is good here.
Gruyere and Swiss cheese The main cheeses!
Gruyere is an Alpine cheese from Switzerland.
Feel free to use just Swiss cheese, or just gruyere (or other Alpine cheeses, eg.
comte , emmental) or a mix!
Its all up to your budget, what you have and what you like.
But believe me, its worth it.
This is no mere snack were crafting here, this is anevent.
The simplest Croque Monsieurs actually forego any Bechamel sauce.
For me though its an essential feature that absolutelymakesthe Croque Monsieur!
Heatthe milk and cream in a saucepan, just until hot.
Dont let the mixture become golden.
Once done, take it off the stove and set aside until required.
Its fine if the Bechamel Sauce cools down.
Then spread the cheese with Dijon mustard.
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Spread Bechamel on another piece of bread; and
wrap up the sandwich.
Cooking
Were on the home stretch!
Pan fry sandwich in a skillet using melted butter (naturally did you expect anything else??
Outside of France, its more common to see it on breakfast and brunch menus.
Nowthatsounds like a perfect way to start a day!
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