Lunch · French
Lightened croque monsieur
A grilled ham and cheese sandwich with a light cheese sauce, baked instead of fried.
- Serves
- 2
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 22 min
- High-protein here means at least 20 g of protein a serving, and at least 20% of its calories.
Ingredients
For 2 servings- 4 slices whole wheat bread
- 150 g ham, sliced
- 80 g gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 120 ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Method
Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Melt the butter in a small pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
Stir half the gruyere into the sauce until melted.
Layer ham between two slices of bread each, top with the cheese sauce and remaining gruyere.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and bubbling.