The Croque Monsieur Like a Pro Chef!

There are many different kinds of grilled cheeses in the world, but this has to be one of the best! The Croque Monsieur. It has Ham, Cheese and a bechamel which I will show you how to make!

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00:00 Intro
02:03 Lets make a Bechamel
04:38 Time to Build!
05:52 How to Get Perfect Toast
06:57 The King of Grilled Cheeses!
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Ingredients:
Servings for 2
6 slices of white bread
8 slices of York Ham
165g / 6 oz Gouda or gruyere cheese
4 Tsp Dijon mustard
25g / 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
25 / 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
300ml / 1/2 cup milk
1/8 tsp nutmeg
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Method:

-Gently bring the milk to a simmer in a small saucepan with nutmeg Turn off the heat.

-Melt the butter in another saucepan, then add the plain flour. Stir continuously until a paste forms, this is called a roux. Continue cooking for 2 mins.

-Add the infused milk to the roux gradually, stirring as you go, until you get a smooth sauce. Cook for 10 mins, stirring continuously until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste

-Grate the Gouda, Gruyere, or any good melting cheese.
Spread the Dijon mustard on each slice and a layer of bechamel, add cheese to each layer on bread and place a slice of ham on top of each slice.

-Build the sandwich with 3 slices each, 2 slices of ham between each layer.

-Bring the oven to 200c

-Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat and toast the sandwich until golden brown

-Pour more bechamel on top and cheese.

-Place sandwich on a baking tray and bake for 5 to 10 mins
and enjoy!

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