Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

Grilled Cheese Bar: Croque Monsieur

Aired on: February 25, 2011

This recipe is part of Rachael's 'Go for the Golden - Grilled Cheese Bar'. Check out her other recipes: The BLT and Cheddar, The French Onion, and The Spaniard.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
4 scant tablespoons flour
2 cups whole, organic milk
Salt and white pepper or finely ground black pepper
Nutmeg, freshly grated to taste
1 rounded tablespoon Dijon mustard
Sliced brioche bread or white bread
Thinly sliced French style ham (mild, sweet and buttery, not smoky in flavor)
Shredded Comte or Gruyere cheese, 1 ½-2 cups shredded cheese for 6 sandwiches

Yields: Makes 6 sandwiches

Preparation

Heat oven to 375°F.

Melt butter over medium heat in saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook a minute, then whisk in milk and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Simmer at a low bubble until thickened to coat spoon, stir in Dijon.

Arrange sliced bread on baking sheet and top with sauce, ham and cheese, bake to deep golden on top. Sandwiches can be made single or double layer, finishing top layer with sauce and cheese: bread, sauce, ham cheese, bread, sauce, cheese.