Croque-Monsieur
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- Served Person: Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- Carbohydrate 43 g(14%)
- Cholesterol 171 mg(57%)
- Fat 52 g(80%)
- Fiber 3 g(14%)
- Protein 42 g(85%)
- Saturated Fat 29 g(146%)
- Sodium 1520 mg(63%)
- Calories 807
Preparation Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Add nutmeg and bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high and boil until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat broiler. Place 2 bread slices on work surface. Top each with half of ham and sliced Gruyère. Top with remaining bread. Heat heavy large skillet over low heat. Brush sandwiches with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Add to skillet and cook until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to small baking sheet. Spoon sauce, then grated cheese over sandwiches. Broil until cheese begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
Preparation Melt 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Add nutmeg and bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high and boil until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat broiler. Place 2 bread slices on work surface. Top each with half of ham and sliced Gruyère. Top with remaining bread. Heat heavy large skillet over low heat. Brush sandwiches with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Add to skillet and cook until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to small baking sheet. Spoon sauce, then grated cheese over sandwiches. Broil until cheese begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
