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Recipe Courtesy of Cooking.com.
A traditional French croque monsieur sandwich is usually dipped into eggs then grilled on a sandwich-grilling iron.
Nutrition Facts
4 sandwiches
Facts per Serving
Calories: 1156 Fat, Total: 78g Carbohydrates, Total: 49g
Cholesterol: 316mg Sodium: 2231mg Protein: 68g
Fiber: 4g % Cal. from Fat: 61% % Cal. from Carbs: 17%
Ingredients
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FOR THE MORNAY SAUCE: 2 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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Pinch of kosher salt
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1 bay leaf
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese
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1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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1 large egg yolk
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FOR THE SANDWICHES: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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8 slices fresh country-style white bread
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1 pound Gruyere cheese, sliced 1/16 inch thick (about 24 slices)
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12 ounces thinly sliced ham (about 16 slices)
Preparation
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1
FOR THE SAUCE: Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add onion and pinch of salt. Saute until onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add flour and stir 3 minutes (do not brown).
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Gradually whisk in milk. Add bay leaf. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to lukewarm, about 30 minutes.
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Gradually add cheese and stir until completely melted. Remove Mornay sauce from heat.
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5
Lightly beat egg yolk in small bowl. Whisk 1 tablespoon of Mornay sauce into egg. Fold egg mixture into Mornay sauce. Cover to keep sauce warm.
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FOR THE SANDWICHES: Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter over one side of each bread slice.
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Place 4 bread slices on work surface, buttered side down. Divide half of cheese among bread slices. Place ham slices atop cheese, dividing evenly. Top with remaining cheese. Top sandwiches with remaining 4 bread slices, buttered side up.
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Heat griddle or cast iron skillet over medium heat. If using a griddle, cook sandwiches until bottom is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side. If using a cast iron skillet, cook sandwiches until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
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Turn sandwiches over, then place skillet in 400ºF oven, until golden brown on bottom and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
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Place sandwiches on a heatproof plate or baking sheet. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce over each sandwich. Broil until sauce is pale golden and bubbles, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
