Breakfast for 4
Croque Monsieur
Ham and Gruyère sandwiches bake under a creamy mustard sauce until the bread is crisp and the cheese is bubbling.
Typical price
$13.78for 4 servings
$3.45 per serving$13.78 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $2.20Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.20Typical price |
| Deli meat$0.55/oz typical | 12 oz | $6.60Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.78 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 8 tbsp salted butter
- 8 slices thick white sandwich bread
- 12 slices deli ham
- 2 cups grated gruyère cheese
- 2 tsp chopped fresh chives (optional)
- freshly cracked black pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and melt three tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour, then gradually whisk in the milk, thyme, mustard, salt, and nutmeg.
- Cook the sauce for 4 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
- Spread the remaining butter on the bread slices and assemble four sandwiches with ham and half the Gruyère.
- Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet, spread sauce over them, and sprinkle with the remaining Gruyère.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes until browned and bubbling.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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