Croque-Monsieur
gourmet
Preparation time
15 minutiDifficulty
FacileCooking time
15 minutiServings
2Scopri la ricetta autentica del Croque-Monsieur, il celebre toast francese con prosciutto, formaggio e besciamella. Ingredienti precisi in grammi, cottura perfetta e varianti gourmet.
Ingredients
- Whole milk150 ml
- Sliced bread120 g
- High-quality cooked ham80 g
- Emmental80 g
- Butter25 g
- Type 00 flour15 g
- Black pepperto taste
- Fine saltto taste
- Nutmegto taste
Procedure
0. Make the béchamel sauce. In a small saucepan, melt 15g butter over medium heat. Add 15g flour and stir until a smooth roux forms (1 minute). Gradually pour in 150ml hot milk, stirring constantly. Cook for about 5–6 minutes, until the sauce is smooth. Add 1g salt, a pinch of nutmeg, and white pepper.
1. Assemble the Croque-Monsieur. Spread about 1 tablespoon (30 g) of béchamel sauce on 2 slices of bread. On each slice, top with: 40 g cooked ham; 20 g grated cheese; Top with the other 2 slices of bread. Spread 5 g of softened butter on the outside of each sandwich.
2. Oven method (recommended for a perfect crust). Arrange the toasts on baking paper. Cover each with: 30 g of béchamel sauce (top); 20 g of grated cheese (side by side); Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12 minutes. Turn on the broiler and grill for 2–3 minutes, until golden and gooey.
3. For a Croque-Madame, cook 2 eggs in a pan with a little butter and place them on top of freshly baked toast.
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Creation date Apr 29, 2025
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