Mainly eaten in France.

Croque monsieur: baked ham and cheese toastie with béchamel sauce

Croque monsieur · pronounced: kroke muszjő

Croque monsieur recipe: a French ham and cheese toastie, turned golden in the oven with béchamel sauce and grated cheese.

50 min Easy 6 servings
Croque monsieur recept: ropogós francia szendvics otthon
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Ingredients

6 pieces
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Method

  1. Béchamel base

    Melt the butter over a low heat, then stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

    2 min
  2. Thickening the béchamel

    Add the warm milk in small amounts, stirring constantly, until you have a thick, smooth sauce. Season with salt and nutmeg.

    8 min
  3. Preparing the bread

    Spread mustard on the bread slices, then arrange the ham and Gruyère slices on them.

    4 min
  4. Assembling

    Spread some of the béchamel sauce over the sandwiches and sprinkle the tops with grated cheese.

    3 min
  5. Baking

    Bake in the oven at 180–200 °C until the cheese has melted and the tops are golden brown.

    12 min
  6. Serving

    Serve hot with a simple green salad.

    1 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (6 pieces)1 pieces
Energy2 840 kcal473 kcal
Fat144 g24 g
of which saturates71 g12 g
Carbohydrates235 g39 g
Protein150 g25 g
Fibre19 g3,2 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Calculated with approximate data: romaine lettuce. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Diéta-típus:

A számok a hozzávalókból becsült adagonkénti értékek, tájékoztatók.

Contains: gluten, milk, mustard

May contain: sulphites (depends on the exact product used)

For sensitive digestion: white bread, flour, milk (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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