35 min

Croque-Monsieur

Name: Croque-Monsieur
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4.00 slices Rustic Bread; 2.00 slices Superior Cooked Ham Label Rouge; 100.00 g Emmental de Savoie PGI; 30.00 g Charentes-Poitou Butter PDO; 2.00 Tbsp Périgord Truffle Cream; x 4.00 Paris Mushrooms; 50.00 g French Wheat Flour; 0.25 L Milk; 50.00 g Charentes-Poitou Butter PDO

The Croque-Monsieur is the quintessential French sandwich you'll find in every Parisian brasserie. Named for the French words 'croquer' (to crunch) and 'monsieur' (mister), this iconic classic gets its irresistible charm from a generous layer of creamy béchamel sauce, making it even softer and fluffier. Discover how to make this delightful sandwich at home with our easy recipe!

Ingredients For

Rustic Bread 4 slices
Superior Cooked Ham Label Rouge

2 slices See the article
Emmental de Savoie PGI

3.50 oz See the article
Charentes-Poitou Butter PDO

1.10 oz See the article
Périgord Truffle Cream 2 Tbsp
Paris Mushrooms x 4
For the Béchamel Sauce
Flour 1.80 oz
Milk 8.50 oz
Charentes-Poitou Butter PDO

1.80 oz See the article

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Preparation

Start by preparing the bechamel sauce. Melt the butter into a saucepan, then add the flour all at once. Mix with a wooden spoon to obtain a ball. Thin out the mixture by adding the milk little by little, whisking continuously. The mixture must be even and slightly thickened.

Finely slice the mushrooms

Butter the outside surfaces of the four slices of bread.

Brush the inside surfaces with the truffle cream. Add a spoonful of bechamel and a few slices of mushroom. Add the cheese, followed by the ham. Seal the croques with the two remaining slices of bread.

Fry the croques-monsieur in the pan for two minutes each side, until they are golden brown.