Entrees
Open-Faced Croque Monsieurs
Makes 2 servings
Open-Faced Croque Monsieurs
Makes 2 servings
A French café favorite .
Nutritional information per sandwich:Calories 435 (57% from fat)
carb. 12.3g
pro. 22.3g
fat 20.5g
sat. fat 10.6g chol. 81.1mg
sod. 861.9mg
calc. 268.9mg
fiber 0g
carb. 12.3g
pro. 22.3g
fat 20.5g
sat. fat 10.6g chol. 81.1mg
sod. 861.9mg
calc. 268.9mg
fiber 0g
Ingredients
- 1tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1tablespoon unbleached, all-purpose flour
- ½cup milk, preferably whole
- For the sandwiches:
- 2slices of good quality country-style or sourdough bread
- 4teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4slices smoked deli ham
- 4slices Swiss or Gruyere cheese Nonstick cooking spray
For the béchamel:
Preparation
- 1 . To make the béchamel, heat the butter in a small saucepan over low heat . Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until the mixture smells nutty and is just golden . Pour in milk in a slow stream, continuing to whisk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes . Remove from heat and reserve, whisking occasionally to prevent lumps .
- 2 . Assemble the sandwiches . Lightly coat AirFryer Basket with nonstick cooking spray and place onto Baking/Drip Pan . Place the bread slices into the basket . Spread the top of each slice with 2 teaspoons of mustard and layer with 2 slices of ham . Spoon béchamel over the ham and top with 2 slices of cheese .
- 3 . Put the prepared basket on pan into rack Position 2 . Select Broil for 20 minutes, checking at 15 minutes . Sandwiches are done when the cheese is melted and golden brown .
- 4 . Serve immediately .