{"id":9475,"date":"2025-06-26T10:30:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=9475"},"modified":"2025-06-26T10:30:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:30:42","slug":"classic-croque-monsieur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=9475","title":{"rendered":"Classic Croque Monsieur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For the Sandwich:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 slices white or brioche bread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for a bit of tang)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 slices of deli ham (preferably smoked or Parisian)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups shredded Gruy\u00e8re cheese (or Emmental)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp unsalted butter (for toasting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For the B\u00e9chamel Sauce:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 tbsp unsalted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u00bd cups whole milk, warmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc tsp ground nutmeg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra richness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make the B\u00e9chamel Sauce:<br>In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and whisk for about 1 minute to form a roux.<br>Gradually add warm milk while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens (about 3\u20135 minutes).<br>Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in the Parmesan cheese if using. Remove from heat and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assemble the Sandwiches:<br>Lightly toast the bread slices in a pan or toaster to keep them from getting soggy.<br>Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one side of 4 slices of bread (optional).<br>Layer each with ham slices and a generous amount of shredded Gruy\u00e8re cheese.<br>Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toast the Sandwiches:<br>In a skillet or griddle, melt butter over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for about 2\u20133 minutes per side until lightly golden (you don\u2019t need to melt the cheese fully yet).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top and Broil:<br>Preheat your oven broiler. Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet.<br>Spoon b\u00e9chamel sauce over the top of each sandwich and sprinkle more shredded Gruy\u00e8re on top.<br>Place under the broiler for 3\u20135 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve:<br>Let cool for a minute, then sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Croque Monsieur&nbsp;is more than just a grilled ham and cheese \u2014 it\u2019s a symphony of textures and tastes. From the creamy b\u00e9chamel to the crisp toast and gooey cheese, each bite offers a bit of decadence. It\u2019s a dish that turns an ordinary sandwich into a luxurious experience, perfect for treating yourself or impressing guests. For an extra touch of elegance, serve it with a green salad and a glass of white wine or sparkling lemonade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients: For the Sandwich: For the B\u00e9chamel Sauce: Instructions: Conclusion: The&nbsp;Croque Monsieur&nbsp;is more than just a grilled ham and cheese&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9476,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[5,3,4,2,6,7,8,9,15,14],"class_list":["post-9475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","tag-challenge","tag-cheesy","tag-chicken","tag-food","tag-italian","tag-pasta","tag-pizza","tag-pizzeria","tag-potatoes","tag-yum"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Classic Croque Monsieur - 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