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Croque Monsieur

Croque Monsieur

Croque Monsieur

 

SERVINGS: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS


  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Gruyre cheese, divided
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 slices crusty bread, toasted
  • 12 to 16 ounces sliced HORMEL® CURE 81® Classic Boneless Ham
  • Fig jam to serve, if desired

DIRECTIONS


In small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour. Stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper. Heat and stir until sauce thickens. Add ½ cup Gruyère cheese and Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat. Stir until cheese is melted.
Place 4 slices toasted bread on work surface. Top with ham and 1 cup Gruyère cheese. Top with remaining toasted bread slices. Place on greased baking sheet. Spoon white sauce over each sandwich. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook under hot broiler until cheese is bubbling and brown. Makes 4. 
 
 
 
 
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