Italian Croque Monsieur Recipe
The Italian Croque Monsieur Recipe brings together the best of two culinary worlds.
Equipment
- Large skillet or griddle
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cheese grater
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 6 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Melt butter in saucepan for béchamel sauce preparation.
- Whisk flour into melted butter until smooth paste forms.
- Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps forming.
- Cook sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes total time.
- Season béchamel with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- Layer prosciutto and mozzarella on four bread slices.
- Sprinkle fresh basil over the cheese and meat layers.
- Top with remaining bread slices to complete sandwiches.
- Spread béchamel sauce generously on sandwich tops and sides.
- Place sandwiches in heated skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes.
- Flip carefully and cook another 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Serve immediately while cheese is still melting hot.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture and crispiness
- Don't overfill sandwiches to prevent messy cooking experience
- Keep heat at medium to avoid burning exterior
- Let béchamel cool slightly before spreading on bread
- Fresh mozzarella works better than pre-shredded cheese varieties