Croque Monsieur with Béchamel Sauce

Before starting this Croque Monsieur with Béchamel Sauce recipe, make sure you have organised all the necessary ingredients.

On a slice of white bread, place a slice of Emmental cheese.

Trim the cheese along the edge of the bread slice.

Place a slice of ham.

Place another slice of cheese...

... and cover with a second slice...

... of white bread.

For the béchamel sauce: Bring the milk to a boil.

In the meantime, melt the butter in a sauté pan.

Add the flour in one go and make a white roux.

Add the boiling milk over the warm white roux and combine with a whisk.

Cook for a few minutes over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Place the croque monsieur on a non-stick baking sheet.

Coat the sandwiches with hot béchamel sauce.

Sprinkle some grated cheese on top...

... and brown under a salamander...

... until the surface is golden.

Serve and enjoy immediately.