Croque Monsieur
French · Western Europe
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7/10
Ham and Gruyere sandwich coated in bechamel, topped with more cheese, and broiled until golden.
Why It Works
The bechamel insulates the bread from direct broiler heat, preventing burning while the Gruyere on top develops a deep golden crust via the Maillard reaction.
Key Ingredients
white bread
ham
Gruyere cheese
bechamel sauce
butter
Dijon mustard
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