Croque-monsieur
Croque-monsieur is ready in 25 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 508 kcal and 29 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.46. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 25 min
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Calories
- 508 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.46
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Sliced sandwich bread140 g
- Cooked ham100 g
- Emmental cheese80 g
- Butter20 g
- Wheat flour14 g
- Milk120 g
- Nutmeg0 g
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Melt half the butter, stir in the flour for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and cook for 4 minutes until thick. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Spread the remaining butter on the outside of the bread. Put the ham and half the grated emmental between the two slices.
Brown the sandwich in a dry pan for 2 minutes on each side. Place it on a tray, cover with the béchamel and the remaining emmental.
Bake for 8 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 508 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
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