French Croque Monsieur

A quick-to-make French ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel.

Ingredients

• 8 slices white bread
• 8 slices ham
• 2 cups gruyere cheese
• 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 4 tbsp butter

Method

1. Preheat the oven and prepare béchamel sauce.
2. Butter bread slices, then assemble sandwich with ham and cheese.
3. Grill sandwiches until golden, top with béchamel and more cheese.
4. Broil in oven until cheese is bubbly and melted.

Chef's tips

• Use aged Gruyere for a deeper flavor.
• Add a fried egg to make a Croque Madame.