Croque Monsieur
The French pioneered such an array of culinary techniques, it only seems natural that they’d come up with a sandwich that's packed with flavor both outside and in. The croque monsieur is a ubiquity in French cafés, where it began appearing in the early 1900s. Essentially a grilled ham and cheese with béchamel broiled on top, the croque monsieur changed the game by making it okay to eat a sandwich with a fork and knife. Our version keeps things classic; a simple sandwich that's the perfect showcase for good Gruyère and ham.
Featuring
prep time
5minutes
assembly time
15minutes
Serves
4people
preparation & ingredients
2 cups whole milk
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Ground black pepper
1/4 cup salted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 lb. Murray's Cave Aged Gruyère, thinly sliced
8 slices white sandwich bread
1/4 lb. OLYMPIA PROVISIONS SWEETHEART HAM