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Croque Monsieur XXL

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Do you Love Croque Monsieur? and would like to share it with Friends & Family? Head over to this Amazing XXL Version!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Bake Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Ham, Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 8

Equipment

Rectangular Tray
Baking Sheet (M)
Whisk
Le Petit Grater
Spatula
Mini Ladle
Truffle Salt Mill
Madagascar Refill

Ingredients
 

BÉCHAMEL SAUCE

  • 4 Tbsp (60 g) butter
  • 3 tbsp (45 g) flour (Heaping)
  • 2 3/4 cups (700 g) milk
  • Truffle Salt (Season to Taste)
  • Madagascar Pepper (Season to Taste)

CROQUE MONSIEUR

  • 15 slices Milk bread
  • 15 slices Colby Jack Cheese
  • 15 slices ham
  • 1 cup Grated Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven at 375F/190C.

BÉCHAMEL SAUCE

  • In a sauce pan, heat butter on medium until melted. Then add, flour.
  • Add salt and pepper (season to taste), and whisk in the milk. Continue to whisk until the Béchamel thickens (10-15min)
  • Once the Béchamel is ready, set aside.

CROQUE MONSIEUR

  • Place your Rectangular Flexipat® Tray on the top of your Medium Perforated Baking Sheet.
  • Spread some of the Béchamel at the bottom of the Flexipat®. then cover with the bread.
  • Spread some Bechamel on the bread, cover with a slice of cheese, a slice of ham and a slice of bread.
  • Finally, cover with the rest of the Béchamel. Sprinkle some grated cheese on top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 375F/190C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your Croque Monsieur from 10min)
  • Once your Croque Monsieur is out of the oven, let it cool down for about 5min. Then, Serve and Enjoy! Bon Appétit!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Croque Monsieur XXL
Amount Per Serving (8 g)
Calories 599 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 1344mg58%
Potassium 450mg13%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 813IU16%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 641mg64%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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