Croque Monsieur with a simple side salad. And a croque madame for the ladies
When I made this dish for the first time a few years ago I was told it was just a posh cheese and ham toastie. Probably, but it’s a little bit more flavoursome than any brand of sandwich maker can produce. #mycookbook22
Croque Monsieur with a simple side salad. And a croque madame for the ladies
When I made this dish for the first time a few years ago I was told it was just a posh cheese and ham toastie. Probably, but it’s a little bit more flavoursome than any brand of sandwich maker can produce. #mycookbook22
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Make a simple béchamel sauce. Using milk, bay leaves and a small onion. Add the Dijon mustard, a little Worcestershire sauce and the cheddar cheese. It should be a thick creamy sauce with a dark deep flavour. (well that’s how I like it but by all means use less of the mustard)
Season to taste all the time.
- 2
Then with your slices of sourdough bread spread a little butter on one side and grill until golden (one side only) Turn the bread over and spread each slice with a thin layer of the béchamel sauce and add generous slices of ham. Add your grated gruyère cheese and form Into a sandwich.
In a frying pan melt some butter and fry gently on both sides until golden.
Transfer to a preheated oven and cook for 4-5 minutes so it warms right through to the centre.
- 3
Now you are ready to plate up, but like a gentleman I am, I fried a free range egg to turn one of the sandwiches into a croque madame!! Unfortunately or maybe fortunately in this case, I had no female company to share with.....So I ate them both myself 😉😉 All the best and enjoy.
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