Croque monsieur
Cookware & equipmentInstructions describe the base batch. Ingredient quantities adjust to your selected servings; cooking times and pan sizes may need adjustment.
- Step 1
Follow the recipe
Make a roux with butter and flour; whisk in milk and simmer thick, then add mustard and nutmeg.
- Step 2
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Layer ham and half the cheese between bread slices.
- Step 3
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Spread sauce on top and add remaining cheese.
- Step 4
Follow the recipe
Bake at 400°F 10–12 minutes and broil briefly until bubbling; heat filling through and pack only after safe cooling.
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Serrated bread knife
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Cutting boards
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.