ELITE SANDWICH ALERT: The Croque Monsieur
INGREDIENTS
-4 slices white bread
-4 slices good quality ham
-4 oz of gruyere cheese
FOR THE BECHAMEL
-1/4 cup parmesan cheese
-2 Tbsp Butter
-2 Tbsp flour
-1 cup whole milk
-Salt & pepper
METHOD
-Place a saucepan on med heat, add in butter and flour
-Stir until combined, and allow roux to cook for about 3 minutes
-Slowly whisk in milk, don't worry if it starts to clump up at first
-Add in milk until sauce is smooth and thick
-Add salt and pepper & grate in parm cheese
-Place a pan on med heat and melt butter for toasting bread
-Lay in white bread and spread each side with bechamel sauce
-Top with ham and cheese, once both sides are toasted close sandwich and top with more gruyere cheese
-Broil on high for 3 mins or until cheese is bubbling and golden
