Croque Monsieur

Burgers & Sandwiches
Written By ANNA Test Kitchen

Throughout Paris, stylish women can be seen lounging in bistros, nibbling on the decadent Croque Monsieur. With its sweet honey ham and melted layers of aged

Gruyère, it’s really a sophisticated twist on the classic grilled ham and cheese.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter, plus more for spreading

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper

8 slices firm white bread

8 ounces honey ham, thinly sliced

8 ounces Gruyère or Swiss cheese, sliced plus 1⁄ 2 cup, shredded

Preparation

Melt butter in a small saucepan on medium-low heat. Add flour and cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Add milk and cook, whisking constantly until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and add Gruyère, salt and pepper; set aside to cool.

To assemble sandwich, layer 4 bread slices with ham and Gruyère. Top with remaining 4 bread slices. Spread sandwiches with butter. Brown in

a non-stick skillet over medium heat, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet; spoon cheese sauce on each sandwich; sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil 2 minutes, or until golden. Serves 4.

ANNA Test Kitchen

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