Cheesy, Gooey Croques Monsieurs Recipe

Recipe By Serious Eats

A good croque monsieur is all about nailing texture, bread-to-filling ratio, and the goo factor. This recipe, which calls for thin slices of toasted-on-all-sides bread, melted cheese, rich mornay sauce, and dijon mustard, is a case study in getting it right.

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Ingredients for Cheesy, Gooey Croques Monsieurs Recipe

  • 1.38 tablespoon Unsalted butter, plus more if necessary, divided
  • 0.38 tablespoon All purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1.50 ounce Grated gruya re, comta, or swiss cheese, plus more if desired, divided
  • As required Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Slices soft bread, such as brioche or good quality sandwich bread
  • 2 ounce Good quality thinly sliced ham
Nutrition
value
321
calories per serving
21 g Fat22 g Protein11 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    21g
  • Protein
    22g
  • Carbs
    11g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    11g
  • Protein
    22g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    21g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    304mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    121mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    55mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    6mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    37mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    291mg
  • Selenium
    20mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Serious Eats