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Classic Croque Monsieur with Gruyère

A traditional French sandwich with ham, Gruyère cheese, and a creamy béchamel sauce.

10 minutes1 servings
Classic Croque Monsieur with Gruyère
Photo: Arnaud 25 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on one slice of brioche bread.
  3. Layer sliced ham and Gruyère cheese on top.
  4. Top with a second slice of brioche bread and brush the top with melted butter.
  5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top and cook in the skillet until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.

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