Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese

This Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese is a delicious take on the original Croque Monsieur sandwich. It has ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy Gruyere cheese sauce. Anyone who likes cheese will love this dish

Ingredients:

• 4 slices of thick-cut bread
• 4 slices of ham
• 4 slices of Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat

Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it turns slightly golden

Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps

Cook the sauce, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes smooth

Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in the grated Gruyere cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper

Lay out 4 slices of bread and place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on each of 2 of the slices

Top each with the remaining 2 slices of bread to make sandwiches

Spread a generous amount of the cheese sauce on top of each sandwich

Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese sauce is bubbling and lightly browned

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving

Slice and enjoy your delicious Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese