Croque Monsieur

• Bread(8 slices)
• Ham(240 g)
• Gruyere(180 g)
• Butter(3 tbsp)
• All-Purpose Flour(3 tbsp)
• Milk(350 ml)
• Dijon Mustard(1 tbsp)
• Nutmeg(¼ tsp)
• Black pepper(¾ tsp)
• Salt(¾ tsp)
• Lettuce(1)
• Olive oil(1 tbsp)
• Vinegar(1 tbsp)
• Mustard(1 tsp)

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven grill to {Bread}. Grate the {Gruyère}, tear the {Lettuce}, and whisk together the {Olive oil}, {Vinegar}, {Mustard}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper} for the salad dressing.

   ~8 min

2. 2

   Melt the {Butter} in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the {Flour} for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the {Milk}. Cook until thickened, then stir in the {Dijon Mustard}, {Nutmeg}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper}.

   ~6 min

3. 3

   Lay out {Bread}. Spread a little béchamel over 4 slices, top with the {Ham} and half the {Gruyère}, then close with the remaining bread. Spread the rest of the béchamel over the tops and finish with the remaining {Gruyère}.

   ~4 min

4. 4

   Set the sandwiches on a tray and grill until the cheese is melted and golden and the edges are crisp, about 6 minutes. Toss the {Lettuce} with the dressing while they cook.

   ~6 min

5. 5

   Serve each croque monsieur hot with a pile of dressed salad on the side.

   ~4 min