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

Ingredients

    For the béchamel:

  • 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

Preparation

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4 . Serve immediately .