Croque Monsieur

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Working Girl

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (72)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch nutmeg
12 ounces Gruyere, grated (5 cups)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
16 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
Dijon mustard
8 ounces baked Virginia ham, sliced but not paper thin

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan and add the flour all at once, stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Slowly pour the hot milk into the butter–flour mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thickened. Off the heat add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup grated Gruyere, and the Parmesan and set aside.

To toast the bread, place the slices on 2 baking sheets and bake for 5 minutes. Turn each slice and bake for another 2 minutes, until toasted.

Lightly brush half the toasted breads with mustard, add a slice of ham to each, and sprinkle with half the remaining Gruyere. Top with another piece of toasted bread. Slather the tops with the cheese sauce, sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere, and bake the sandwiches for 5 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Serve hot.

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null null, null 08-16-2009
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Exactly like the MQs we ate in France
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe. I think the key is to use the best emmental you can get and to resist the impulse to add "goodies" like... pickles, onions, etc. as they would take away from the cheese, which is the star of this sandwich. Serve them on the side, if you must. I made my QMs w/ a few changes. Did not have grated emmental, so used sliced, cut in pieces. It melts in the sauce and when baking the sandwiches, so no biggie. Only had skim milk and have made a note to use a little less so the sauce thickens faster. Used wheat bread, didn't seem to make much difference. Watch broiling time, I say, closer to 3 min. than to 5. Cheese can burn easily. I will make this again for us and friends.Read more
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Jessica ny, NY 08-10-2009
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surprised it got so many 5 star ratings
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

this recipe is honestly 3 star rating at most. there is not enough meat, there is way too much sauce and cheese, and there's... nothing that really makes this a five star recipe. i made it last night for my roomate and my boyfriend. they both ate it, and when i asked them what rating they would give it., they said 3 stars. we all agreed it was good, but NOT great. i think Ina has much better recipes to make. i would skip this one. Read more
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Lisa Independence, IA 06-30-2009
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Reminds me of Paris
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So easy and tasty. I felt like I was in Paris. The combination of cheeses was wonderful. I cut the recipe in half and it... was perfect. Thanks for a great recipe.Read more
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Jessica Beacon, NY 05-21-2009
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MY FAV!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ina, you are so amazing, this spin on a grilled cheese is just the ticket. I will be making this for the rest of my life!... Everyone must make this sandwich, you won't be let down! Read more
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Yudith Cedar Falls, IA 05-01-2009
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Simple yet so DELICIOUS!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We did not make any substitution and absolutely loved it! We used white Pepperidge bread, thick-sliced ham and Dijon Mustard.... We only made a half recipe, and it was perfect for the two of us. My husband needs 2 pieces while I only need 1. It is now a favorite at our house!Read more
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Melissa Battle Groundw, WA 04-09-2009
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"INCREDIBLE"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so incredible. Followed recipe exactly, and it was so easy and delicious! Thank you again Ina, you give me great... inspiration.Read more