{"id":388,"date":"2022-08-01T17:20:57","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T17:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/?p=388"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:13:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:13:02","slug":"croque-monsieur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/01\/croque-monsieur\/","title":{"rendered":"Croque Monsieur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Here I\u2019ll show you the easiest and most irresistible way to make a classic Croque Monsieur!<\/strong><\/span><span id=\"more-18581\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Croque Monsieur has to be one of the most famous sandwiches in the world. And boy is it a good time. If you\u2019ve never tried it before, heck if you\u2019ve never even heard of it before, follow me because you are in for a treat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18585 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"croque monsieur\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up shot of hand lifting half of croque monsieur showing filling\" width=\"744\" height=\"955\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you the easiest and most irresistible way to make a classic Croque Monsieur! | www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-744x955-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-744x955-1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-420x539.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-768x986.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-1197x1536.jpg 1197w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-1080x1386.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur.jpg 1200w\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"SzZmKb\">\n<div class=\"K20DDe R9GLFb JXFbbc LtKgIf a1vOw BY2RHc\" lang=\"en-GB\" data-hveid=\"CGkQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiU0qTD-6X5AhWghP0HHbB9D3MQxPoBegQIaRAA\">\n<div class=\"Hhmu2e wDYxhc NFQFxe viOShc LKPcQc\" lang=\"en-GB\" data-md=\"16\" data-hveid=\"CGUQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiU0qTD-6X5AhWghP0HHbB9D3MQhyh6BAhlEAA\">\n<div class=\"Ftghae VgfJld iirjIb\">\n<div class=\"SPZz6b\">\n<h2 class=\"qrShPb kno-ecr-pt PZPZlf q8U8x\" data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-attrid=\"title\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiU0qTD-6X5AhWghP0HHbB9D3MQ3B0oAXoECGUQDg\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>B\u00e9chamel Sauce<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The mighty Croque Monsieur has a few different iconic elements to it, but possibly the most iconic part is the <span data-slate-fragment=\"JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMmIlQzMlQTljaGFtZWwlMjBzYXVjZSUyMiU3RCU1RCU3RCU1RA==\">b\u00e9chamel sauce. Yes, a sandwich slathered in b\u00e9chamel sauce, dreams really do come true.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Croque Monsieur B\u00e9chamel Sauce<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flour, Butter &#038; Milk<\/strong> \u2013 To make the classic <span data-slate-fragment=\"JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMmIlQzMlQTljaGFtZWwlMjBzYXVjZSUyMiU3RCU1RCU3RCU1RA==\">b\u00e9chamel sauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gruyere<\/strong> \u2013 This is a key ingredient in a Croque Monsieur. A lot of recipes place this inside the sandwich, but I much prefer it melted through the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutmeg<\/strong> \u2013 Highlights the nutty tones of the Gruyere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>White Pepper<\/strong> \u2013 I find this blends through the sauce better than black pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When it comes to making the sauce, you\u2019ll want it fairly thick. Too thin and it\u2019ll just soak into the bread and spill off the top of the sandwich. A thick <span data-slate-fragment=\"JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMmIlQzMlQTljaGFtZWwlMjBzYXVjZSUyMiU3RCU1RCU3RCU1RA==\">b\u00e9chamel sauce will ensure you end up with a nice crisp sandwich.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Process shots: add butter to pan (photo 1), stir to melt (photo 2), whisk in flour (photo 3), whisk in milk (photo 4), stir in cheese (photo 5), season with nutmeg, white pepper and salt (photo 6).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18584 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"how to make bechamel sauce for croque monsieur\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to make bechamel sauce for croque monsieur\" width=\"744\" height=\"930\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you the easiest and most irresistible way to make a classic Croque Monsieur! | www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-bechamel-sauce-for-croque-monsieur-744x930-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-bechamel-sauce-for-croque-monsieur-744x930-1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-bechamel-sauce-for-croque-monsieur-420x525.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-bechamel-sauce-for-croque-monsieur-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-bechamel-sauce-for-croque-monsieur-1080x1350.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-bechamel-sauce-for-croque-monsieur.jpg 1200w\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qrShPb kno-ecr-pt PZPZlf q8U8x\" data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-attrid=\"title\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiU0qTD-6X5AhWghP0HHbB9D3MQ3B0oAXoECGUQDg\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Making a Croque Monsieur<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to making the sandwich, it truly couldn\u2019t be more simple. First things first, <strong>let\u2019s take a quick look at what you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bread<\/strong> \u2013 You want something fairly firm (like Sourdough), just so the sandwich can keep its structure as it cooks. Soft sandwich bread isn\u2019t suitable for this recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dijon Mustard<\/strong> \u2013 A classic addition to a Croque Monsieur. This goes on the inside of the bread (you only need a touch \u2013 a little goes a long way!)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ham<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Some slices of good quality ham. I recommend folding it in to create a bit of height\/texture in the sandwich.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheese<\/strong> \u2013 To go inside the sandwich. Use \u2018Swiss Cheese\u2019 or Emmental.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong> \u2013 To toast the sandwich.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Process shots: butter bread (photo 1), flip over and spread with mustard (photo 2), add Swiss cheese to one side (photo 3), fold in ham (photo 4), add more cheese (photo 5), add bread mustard-side down (photo 6).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18583 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"how to make a croque monsieur\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to make a croque monsieur\" width=\"744\" height=\"930\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you the easiest and most irresistible way to make a classic Croque Monsieur! | www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-a-croque-monsieur-744x930-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-a-croque-monsieur-744x930-1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-a-croque-monsieur-420x525.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-a-croque-monsieur-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-a-croque-monsieur-1080x1350.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-make-a-croque-monsieur.jpg 1200w\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qrShPb kno-ecr-pt PZPZlf q8U8x\" data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-attrid=\"title\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiU0qTD-6X5AhWghP0HHbB9D3MQ3B0oAXoECGUQDg\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Cooking a Croque Monsieur<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To cook the Croque Monsieur, you\u2019re essentially going to <strong>fry it as you would a grilled cheese<\/strong>, then <strong>top it with the sauce<\/strong> and <strong>whack it under the grill<\/strong> until golden and bubbly.<\/p>\n<h3><em>Do you have to bake a Croque Monsieur?<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>In short \u2013 no. I find that if you fry the sandwich fairly low and slow, enough to crisp the outside and start melting the cheese on the inside, there\u2019s really no need to bake the sandwich. You only need a quick stint under the grill to crisp up the top.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Process shots: add sandwich to pan over low-medium heat (photo 1), fry both sides until golden (photo 2), spread over b\u00e9chamel sauce (photo 3), sprinkle over parmesan then place under the grill (photo 4).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18582 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"how to cook a croque monsieur\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"4 step by step photos showing how to cook a croque monsieur\" width=\"744\" height=\"930\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you the easiest and most irresistible way to make a classic Croque Monsieur! | www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-cook-a-croque-monsieur-744x930-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-cook-a-croque-monsieur-744x930-1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-cook-a-croque-monsieur-420x525.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-cook-a-croque-monsieur-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-cook-a-croque-monsieur-1080x1350.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-cook-a-croque-monsieur.jpg 1200w\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qrShPb kno-ecr-pt PZPZlf q8U8x\" data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-attrid=\"title\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiU0qTD-6X5AhWghP0HHbB9D3MQ3B0oAXoECGUQDg\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Serving a Croque Monsieur<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a hefty sandwich, so wear your eating pants! I typically serve this for a big <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/category\/recipes\/lunch-recipes\/\">Lunch<\/a> if I\u2019m particularly hungry. If you\u2019re looking for something on the side, this is what I had at a cafe in Paris when I first ever had this dish, and it\u2019s what I have always served since then:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fries<\/strong> \u2013 Store-bought French Fries or you can whip up some of your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/crispy-oven-baked-fries\/\">Baked French Fries<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Side Salad<\/strong> \u2013 A simple rocket\/arugula salad which consists of rocket, shaved parmesan and a 2:1 ratio of extra virgin olive oil: balsamic vinegar. Just shake the oil and vinegar in a jar with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Can also alter the ratios if you prefer it more vinegary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How do you eat a Croque Monsieur?<\/h3>\n<p>This is one of the very select few sandwiches that are acceptable to eat with a knife and fork \ud83d\ude06<\/p>\n<h3>Make it a Croque Madame!<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to turn a Croque Monsieur into a Croque Madame you can fry up an egg whilst the sandwich is under the grill and plonk it on top to serve!<\/p>\n<p><em>Hey, why not check out my funky twist on the classic and try my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/madame-crumpet\/\">Madame Crumpets<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alrighty, let\u2019s tuck into the full recipe for this Croque Monsieur shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18586 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"croque monsieur\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"overhead shot of croque monsieur on large white plate with fries and salad\" width=\"744\" height=\"800\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you the easiest and most irresistible way to make a classic Croque Monsieur! | www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" data-src=\"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-recipe-744x800-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-recipe-744x800-1.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-recipe-420x452.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-recipe-768x826.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-recipe-1080x1161.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/croque-monsieur-recipe.jpg 1200w\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How 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height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#343434\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\" \/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Here I&#8217;ll show you the easiest and most irresistible way to make a classic Croque Monsieur!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Lunch<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">French<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">25<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-18589 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-initial-servings=\"\" data-recipe=\"18589\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">sandwiches<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">797<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/guy-behind-bacon\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Collins<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-cost-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-cost-label\">Cost <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-cost wprm-block-text-normal\">\u00a34 \/ $5<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"18589\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Small Pot or Pan, Whisk &#038; Wooden Spoon <span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for b\u00e9chamel sauce)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Non-Stick Pan &#038; Spatula\/Turner <span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(if it&#8217;s not oven safe you&#8217;ll also need a baking tray)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Bread Knife &#038; Chopping Board<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Cheese Grater<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-18589-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"18589\" data-servings=\"2\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Sandwich<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">fairly large slices of<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Bread<\/strong>,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>sliced to around 1\/2&#8243; thickness (see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4 &#8211; 6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices of good quality<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Ham<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(2-3 per sandwich)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">square slices of<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Swiss Cheese<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1oz \/ 30g<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">freshly grated<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Parmesan<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Dijon Mustard<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Butter<\/strong>,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>as needed<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">B\u00e9chamel Sauce<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 cup \/ 250ml<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Milk<\/strong>,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>at room temp<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2 cup \/ 50g<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Gruyere<\/strong>,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>grated<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp EACH:<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Flour<\/strong>, <strong>Butter<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp EACH:<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Nutmeg<\/strong>, <strong>White Pepper<\/strong>, <strong>Salt<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-18589-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"18589\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18589-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt 2 tbsp butter in a small pot or pan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour, then very gradually pour in 1 cup milk, whisking as you go to avoid lumps. Stir in gruyere until melted, then stir in nutmeg, salt and white pepper. Remove from heat and place to one side.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18589-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread 4 slices of bread with butter, then flip over and spread with a thin layer of dijon mustard. Top 2 of the slices with a slice of Swiss cheese, then fold in 2-3 slices of ham. Top the ham with another slice of cheese, then add bread mustard-side-down (so both sandwiches are buttered on the outside).<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18589-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add both sandwiches to a large non-stick pan over low-medium heat. Fry until they turn deep golden on the bottom with the cheese just starting to melt in the centre, then flip and fry the other side until golden. Don&#8217;t crank up the heat, you want the centre to cook.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18589-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread over the b\u00e9chamel sauce (give it a quick stir over heat if you need to loosen it up) then sprinkle over parmesan. Place under the grill and broil on high until golden and bubbly. If your pan isn&#8217;t suitable to place in the oven, place the sandwiches on a baking tray and then pop them under the grill.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-18589\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe title=\"Croque Monsieur\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" data-l-src=\"\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/HXFVH74ru9k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>a) Bread<\/strong> &#8211; Try and use a fairly firm loaf i.e something like a Sourdough. Some French varieties also work well too. Just don&#8217;t use soft sandwich bread, it won&#8217;t hold up and the sandwich will turn to mush!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>b) Cheese:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gruyere<\/strong> &#8211; A key ingredient. Some recipes call for Comte, which also works nicely, so sub that if you don&#8217;t have gruyere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swiss Cheese<\/strong> &#8211; Some stores simply call it &#8216;Swiss Cheese&#8217; but in terms of specifics I recommend Emmental or Leerdammer (which is Dutch, but it is very similar the Emmental).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parmesan<\/strong> &#8211; This is for a final punch of flavour, but also to help the tops of the sandwiches crisp up nicely!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>c) Baking vs Grilling<\/strong> &#8211; A lot of recipes call for the sandwiches to be baked. However, I find that if you fry the sandwiches on a fairly low heat long enough to start melting the cheese in the centre, you don&#8217;t need to bake. Grilling is necessary to crisp the tops though.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>d) Serving<\/strong> &#8211; If you want to make it a Croque Madame you can plonk a fried egg on top. I usually serve with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/crispy-oven-baked-fries\/\">Fries<\/a> and a simple rocket\/arugula side salad (rocket, shaved parmesan and 2:1 ratio of extra virgin olive oil: balsamic vinegar). Just shake the oil and vinegar in a jar with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Can also alter the ratios if you prefer it more vinegary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>e) Calories<\/strong> &#8211; Per sandwich with no egg or sides assuming 3 slices ham and 2 tsp butter each.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">797<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">45.7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">45.62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">47.98<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">28.002<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.042<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13.737<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.597<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">160<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1656<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">676<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10.49<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1472<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">966<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>If you loved this Croque Monsieur Recipe then 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