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Quick Croque Monsieur
15 mintime
Easydifficulty
2Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
500 kcalCalories
25 gProtein
30 gCarbs
30 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

French-inspiredQuick MealsSandwiches

Quick Croque Monsieur

70% authentic · French

A simplified version of the classic, using store-bought cheese sauce or a quicker béchamel, perfect for a speedy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

Servings2
  • White bread slices4
  • Cooked ham slices4
  • Swiss cheese, sliced4 slices
  • Prepared cheese sauce or quick béchamel1/2 cup
  • Butter1 tablespoon

Steps

  1. 1

    Toast the bread lightly in a pan with butter.

  2. 2

    Assemble the sandwiches: Spread cheese sauce on one side of two bread slices. Top with ham and Swiss cheese slices. Place the remaining bread slices on top.

  3. 3

    Grill or pan-fry: Heat a lightly buttered pan over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

  4. 4

    Serve hot.

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