Mary's croque monsieur

1. 1

   Preheat the grill to medium. Line a baking sheet with foil.

2. 2

   Melt half of the butter in a small saucepan. Brush the butter over one side of each slice of bread and place the bread on the baking sheet, buttered side up. Grill for 1-2 minutes, until lightly golden.

3. 3

   Turn the bread over and spread the unbuttered side with mustard. Put two slices of ham on two slices of the mustard-spread bread. Scatter half of the cheese over the ham and cover with the remaining bread, toasted side up, to make two sandwiches.

4. 4

   Melt the remaining butter in the saucepan, whisk in the flour and heat for a few seconds. Whisk in the hot milk until thickened. Remove from the heat and add the nutmeg and 25g/1oz of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Spread the white sauce over the top of both sandwiches and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Put back under the grill for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the top is golden brown and bubbling.

6. 6

   Leave for a few seconds before slicing in half, then serve hot.

1 serving ≈ 225 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.