Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk (heated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 4 thin slices of white bread
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced ham
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese
  • Fried eggs for Croque Madame

Instruction

  • Béchamel Sauce: Melt butter in small saucepan. Whisk in flour. Allow to cook for about a minute, ensuring that the flour does not brown.
  • Slowly whisk in hot milk. Whisk constantly until thickened. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • Croques: Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Lightly toast bread.
  • Place half of ham on one slice of toasted bread.
  • Spread 1-1/2 to 2 Tablespoons of Béchamel Sauce on ham. Top with half of Gruyère cheese.
  • Repeat with remaining slices of toasted bread.
  • Bake at 375° F for 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and ingredients are heated through.
  • Increase oven temperature to broil. Broil for several minutes until top is golden brown.
  • For Croque Madame, top with fried egg.
  • Yield: 4 servings.