Croque Monsieur

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Chef Ajay Chopra

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Croque Monsieur

About Croque Monsieur

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This sandwich oozing with cheese with ham adding its own flavour is absolutely irresistible

  • White or brown bread slices 4
  • Gruyere cheese, grated 40 gms
  • Parmesan cheese, grated 30 gms
  • Cooked ham 30 gms
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  • Preheat oven to 180º C
  • To make Morne sauce, melt butter in a small non-stick saucepan on low heat until it just starts to bubble. Add the flour and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes or till smooth.
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Ingredients

  • White or brown bread slices 4
  • Gruyere cheese, grated 40 gms
  • Parmesan cheese, grated 30 gms
  • Cooked ham 30 gms
  • Unsalted butter 60 gms
  • Refined flour (maida) 50 gms
  • Milk 500 ml
  • Salt to taste
  • White pepper powder to taste
  • Nutmeg powder 10 gms
  • Dijon mustard paste 10 gms
  • Cheese slices 4

How to Make Croque Monsieur (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180º C
  2. To make Morne sauce, melt butter in a small non-stick saucepan on low heat until it just starts to bubble. Add the flour and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes or till smooth.
  3. Slowly add milk, whisk continuously, and cook till thick. Remove from heat. Add salt, pepper powder, nutmeg powder and Dijon mustard. Add some grated Gruyere cheese and Parmesan cheese, mix and set aside.
  4. Arrange the bread slices on a baking tray and toast them in the preheated oven for a few minutes each side or till lightly toasted.
  5. Spread Morne sauce over the toasted slices. Arrange the ham slices and sliced cheese on them.
  6. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes or till the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  7. Serve hot.

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About chef

Chef Ajay Chopra

Chef Ajay Chopra

Having worked in London and had great exposure to the International restaurant scene, Ajay brings a refreshing approach to Indian food culture.

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Key Details:

Prep:10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Course: Snack

Cuisine: French

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