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Croque Monsieur

Croque Monsieur

Updated November 4, 2026

French grilled ham and cheese sandwich with creamy béchamel sauce. Better than a normal grilled cheese.

Cook time
30 min
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Ingredients

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  • pain de mie or brioche
  • good quality ham
  • Gruyère, grated
  • butter
  • flour
  • milk
  • nutmeg
  • Dijon mustard

Instructions

Make the béchamel
Make the béchamel
Assemble and broil
Assemble and broil

Tomorrow's Meal

Croque Monsieur Bread Salad (Panzanella)

Crispy cubed leftover sandwich tossed with fresh greens, tomatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette to rescue the bread and cheese

You'll need to pick up:

Mixed greens or arugulaRipe tomatoes, dicedRed onion, thinly slicedDijon vinaigrette (Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil)Fresh herbs like parsley or chives

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Cut leftover croque monsieur into 1-inch cubes, removing excess crust if desired
  2. 2.Spread cubes on baking sheet, toast at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until edges crisp but interior stays slightly chewy
  3. 3.Cool croutons completely on a rack
  4. 4.Toss cooled croutons with fresh greens, tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl
  5. 5.Dress with Dijon vinaigrette just before serving so bread stays textured
  6. 6.Finish with fresh herbs and a crack of black pepper

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