CROQUE MONSIEUR, FRANCE: This ham, cheese, and bechamel sandwich toasted
under the broiler is a menu staple at any good French bistro.For a
croque madame, simply top with a sunnyside-up egg.

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Title: BBC's Croque Monsieur
Categories: Pork, Breads, Dairy, Cheese, Sauces
Yield: 2 servings

200 ml (7 fl oz) milk
20 g (2/3 oz) plain flour
20 g (2/3 oz) butter
Salt & pepper
4 sl Freshly cut white bread
1 tb Dijon mustard
4 sl Carved ham
4 sl Emmental or Gruyere cheese

Pour the milk into a pan, add the flour and butter, then
slowly bring up to the boil, whisking continuously to a
thick, smooth and glossy sauce.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until the flour has cooked out. Remove
from the heat and season with salt and pepper.

Set aside.

Heat the grill to high and the oven to 220ºC/425ºF
(200ºC/400ºF Fan) Gas 7. Place the bread on a baking
tray and toast one side under the grill until golden.

Turn the bread over and spread each slice with a thin
layer of mustard, followed by a layer of white sauce.
Cover the sauce with a slice of a cheese and a slice of
ham.

Stack the slices into two sandwiches, then spread a thin
layer of white sauce over the top and sprinkle with
grated cheddar.

Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden and
bubbling. Leave to cool for 3-5 minutes before tucking
in.

Serves 2

RECIPE FROM: https://www.bbc.co.uk

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