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title: Croque Monsieur (Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwich)
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/croque-monsieur
---

Gather @white bread{4%slice}, @cooked ham{120%g}, @gruyère cheese{120%g}, @all-purpose flour{20%g} and @dijon mustard{2%tsp}.

Melt the @butter{20%g}, whisk in the flour for a minute, then gradually whisk in the @milk{200%ml} and simmer to a thick béchamel. Season with @salt{} and @nutmeg{}. ~{5%minutes}

Lightly toast the bread slices so they hold up to the sauce.

Spread two slices with mustard, layer on the ham and half the gruyère, and close the sandwiches.

Spread béchamel thickly over the tops and pile on the remaining cheese.

Bake or broil at high heat until bubbling and spotted deep gold, 5–6 minutes. ~{6%minutes}

Serve immediately with a sharp green salad to cut the richness.