Croque Monsieur

Ingredients

• 8 thick white bread slices
• 8 cooked ham slices
• 150 g Gruyère cheese
• 200 ml whole milk
• 15 g plain flour
• 25 g unsalted butter
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg

Method

1. 1

   Make a béchamel: melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and thick. Season with nutmeg and salt.

2. 2

   Spread Dijon mustard on four slices of bread. Layer two slices of ham and a handful of grated Gruyère on each, then top with the remaining bread slices.

3. 3

   Spread the béchamel over the top of each sandwich and scatter over the remaining Gruyère.

4. 4

   Place on a baking tray and grill under a medium-high grill for 4–5 minutes until bubbling, golden, and irresistible.