The 2 Ultimate Parisian Snacks: Croque Monsieur & Croque Madame Sandwich (Tutorial)

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in this video we learn how to make the 2 classic French toasted parisien sandwich the croque monsieur and the croque madame.

These 2 classic French grilled sandwiches are easy and quick to make at home and can be done with any type of oven . Ingredients are key of course so make sure you get the best quality bread, ham and cheese you can get.

ingredients needed for the classic bechamel:

250 ml /1 cup of full cream milk (Whole milk)
20 grams / 1 tablespoon of butter
20 grams /3 tablespoon of flour
For the flavouring:
salt pepper
a pinch of grated nutmeg
a pinch of cayenne pepper
1 bay leave
30 grams of onion ( in one piece)

For the croque monsieur:

2 White bread sliced ( 3/4 inch thick)
plain butter 1 tablespoon ( to spread on the bread)
2 tablespoon of bechamel ( one on each slice)
1 slice of good quality leg ham
comte cheese or other cheese you like

For the croque Madame:
2 white bread sliced ( 3/4 inch thick)
plain butter 1 tablespoon ( to spread on the bread)
2 tablespoon of bechamel ( one on each slice)
1 slice of good quality leg ham
Comte cheese or other cheese you like
1 fried egg
salt and pepper ( optional)

cook the croque monsieur sandwich in the oven:
- Fan forced oven 185 C or 365 F ( with top element on)
- Traditional oven: 200 C or 395 F ( with top element on)

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