French · France
Crispy Croque Monsieur with Breadcrumbs
A variation of the Croque Monsieur with a crispy texture achieved by adding breadcrumbs to the béchamel sauce.
30 minutes1 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter both sides of bread slices.
- Layer ham and Swiss cheese on one slice of bread.
- Spread Dijon mustard on the other slice and place on top.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and gradually whisk in milk until thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan and breadcrumbs, then season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the sandwich and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.