Croque Monsieur -5/16/09
What is a Croque Monsieur (Mister crunch in French)? A Croque Monsieur is a French version of the ham and cheese grilled sandwich. The Croque Monsieur is originally served in cafés and bars as a fast food snack and then it became so popular because it is simply a crowd pleasers. The difference between an American grilled cheese and the French version is that the French version is served with a Sauce Béchamel sauce that is oozing out of the sandwich. Béchamel sauce is one the basic French sauce made with butter, flour, and milk.
Kevin does like sandwiches so I told he should try a Croque Monsieur and ever since the Croque Monsieur is his favorite sandwich. The best part of the Croque Monsieur is the combination of a crunchy bread, good ham, the best gruyere and the hot an bubbly Béchamel sauce that is for sure will satisfy your tummy!
Served on a plate with French fries! This is a great lunch!
It is also great with a salad.... |
it is also good without any side dish. |
Close look at the Croque Monsieur
Preparation work..
I am preparing the béchamel sauce by melting the butter. |
Once the butter is melted, flour is added to the pan. |
cold milk in added.... |
And then stir until it is smooth |
When the mixture is smooth, Gruyere is added |
and then stirred in until the sauce all the cheese is melted. |
Next I am preparing the bread by brushing both side with butter and then leaving in on the pain until the bread turned brown |
Ham is added and the Béchamel sauce is spooned in on top of the ham.
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