In France, the snack has a beautiful name "croc-monsieur". The French sandwich is prepared with bechamel sauce, which can be cooked in advance. This is the only stage of the recipe that takes a lot of time. All other actions are performed quickly and easily.
Ingredients
Step-by-step cooking recipe
Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
Add flour and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add salt, nutmeg and warm milk. Stir and cook the sauce until thickened.
Grate both types of cheese on a fine grater.
Cut the ham into thin slices.
Put two slices of bread on a covered baking sheet and brush with bechamel sauce.
Lay out the ham, sprinkle with two types of cheese.
Add some more sauce and cover the top with a second piece of bread.
Sprinkle the French sandwiches with the remaining cheese and bake for 5-7 minutes in an oven preheated to 220 degrees.
