£8.50–£13.50 at Tesco · around £2.71 a portion
⏱ 30 min serves 4

Croque Monsieur with Mixed Leaf Salad

Toasted ham and cheese sandwiches with a creamy béchamel, served with a simple crisp salad.

SHOPPING LIST

  • white bread loaf8 slices
  • butter50g
  • plain flour2 tbsp
  • milk300ml
  • cheddar cheese150g
  • gruyere cheese100g
  • cooked ham slices8
  • dijon mustard2 tsp
  • mixed salad leaves150g
  • olive oil1 tbsp
  • red wine vinegar1 tbsp
  • salt0.5 tsp
  • black pepper0.5 tsp

METHOD

  1. 1Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  2. 2Gradually whisk in milk, bring to a simmer until thickened.
  3. 3Stir in grated cheddar and half the gruyere, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  4. 4Spread a thin layer of dijon mustard on each bread slice.
  5. 5Place a ham slice on 4 bread slices, top with the other bread slices.
  6. 6Spread the cheese sauce over the top of each sandwich and sprinkle with remaining gruyere.
  7. 7Place sandwiches on a baking tray and grill for 5-7 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  8. 8Toss salad leaves with olive oil, vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
  9. 9Serve each croque monsieur with a handful of salad on the side.
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