Croque Monsieur

Zutaten

• 2 tbsp(28 g) butterAmount2 tbspIngredient(28 g) butter
• 2 tbsp(16 g) flourAmount2 tbspIngredient(16 g) flour
• 1 cup(240 ml) milkAmount1 cupIngredient(240 ml) milk
• 2 tsp(11 g) Dijon mustardAmount2 tspIngredient(11 g) Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tspsaltAmount1/4 tspIngredientsalt
• 1/4 tsppepper
• Pinch nutmegIngredientPinch nutmeg
• 4 slices brioche breadAmount4Ingredientslices brioche bread
• 12 slices hamAmount12Ingredientslices ham
• 1/2 cup(121 g) shredded Gruyere cheeseAmount1/2 cupIngredient(121 g) shredded Gruyere cheese, divided, divided

Zubereitung

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butterAmount2 tbspIngredient(28 g) butter. Whisk in the flour, stirring continuously for 2 minutes. Gradually add in the milk, stirring after each addition. Add the mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, stirring until combined. Set aside.

2. 2

   Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

3. 3

   ButterAmount2 tbspIngredient(28 g) butter one side of each slice of bread. Layer the sandwiches butter side down, six slices of ham, 2 tablespoons of bechamel, and 2 tablespoons of gruyere. Top with a slice of bread, and secure with a toothpick. Place in the air fryer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is slightly browned, flipping halfway through.

4. 4

   Carefully top each sandwich with 2 more tablespoons of bechamel and 2 more ta...: Carefully top each sandwich with 2 more tablespoons of bechamel and 2 more tablespoons of gruyere. Return to the air fryer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and browned in some areas. Slice and serve.