CROQUE MONSIEUR SIDE DISH RECIPES

Steps:

• Use 2 tablespoons of the butter to spread over one side of each slice of bread. On three of the slices, spread a layer of Dijon mustard over the butter, and top each with 4 slices of ham. On the other three, spread mayonnaise, and top each one with 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Press ham and cheese sides of sandwiches together.
• In a flat bottomed dish, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, and water until blended. Set aside.
• Heat remaining butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides of each sandwich in the egg mixture, and fry in the oil and butter until browned, flipping to brown on each side.

Steps:

• Pour the milk into a pan, add the flour and butter, then slowly bring up to the boil, whisking continuously to a thick, smooth and glossy sauce.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flour has cooked out. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat the grill to high and the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Place the bread on a baking tray and toast one side under the grill until golden.
• Turn the bread over and spread each slice with a thin layer of mustard, followed by a layer of white sauce. Cover the sauce with a slice of a cheese and a slice of ham.
• Stack the slices into two sandwiches, then spread a thin layer of white sauce over the top and sprinkle with grated cheddar.
• Bake in the oven for 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbling. Leave to cool for 3–5 minutes before tucking in.