Rustic Croque Monsieur

Name: Rustic Croque Monsieur
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for bread; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 0.5 cup grated Gruyere cheese, plus 8 slices; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 8 thick slices rustic bread; 12 slices ham; Dijon mustard, for bread

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By

Martha Stewart

Updated on July 8, 2019

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Yield:

4

Parmesan cheese helps gives this French sandwich its salty flavor.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for bread
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
½ cup grated Gruyere cheese, plus 8 slices
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 thick slices rustic bread
12 slices ham
Dijon mustard, for bread

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Add milk; bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking frequently, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add grated cheeses. Whisk until melted and smooth.
Butter bread. Arrange half the slices, buttered side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Top each with 2 slices Gruyere and 3 slices ham. Spread mustard onto unbuttered sides of remaining bread. Place on top of ham, buttered side up.
Preheat broiler. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich until golden brown and cheese melts, about 5 minutes per side. Return to baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup sauce over top of each sandwich. Broil until tops are bubbling and golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, February 2010

Rustic Croque Monsieur

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