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Croque-Monsieur with Sourdough Crust and Reduced Béchamel
A French sandwich with a crispy sourdough crust and a rich, reduced béchamel sauce, baked to a golden finish.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.
- Simmer the béchamel over low heat for 10 minutes to reduce and intensify the flavor.
- Spread the reduced béchamel on sourdough slices, add ham and cheese, then top with another slice.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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