MUSHROOM CROQUE-MONSIEUR
This traditional French sandwich is topped with a classic Mornay sauce (a béchamel sauce with cheese).
Provided by Marlena Spieler
Categories Sandwich Mushroom Lunch Parmesan Ham Bon Appétit Sandwich Theory Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For mornay sauce:
- Melt butter in heavy-medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; stir until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk. Add bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high; whisk until mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to medium; stir until sauce coats back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and nutmeg. Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
- For sandwiches:
- Place mushrooms in processor. Using on/off turns, process until finely chopped. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; stir until mushrooms are browned and dry, about 8 minutes. Transfer to plate to cool.
- Preheat broiler. Spread remaining butter over 1 side of bread slices. Place bread, buttered side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Broil until golden, watching closely and rotating sheet halfway through broiling, about 3 minutes. Cool bread. Preheat oven to 450°F. Turn 6 bread slices over; top with ham and sliced cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, broiled side up. Press to compress. Spread about 2 tablespoons sauce over sandwiches, leaving 1/3-inch plain border. Divide mushroom mixture atop sauce. Sprinkle with grated Gruyère and Parmesan.
- Bake sandwiches until cheese inside melts and cheese on top turns golden, about 10 minutes. Top with tarragon, if desired.
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Kb malik Kb malim
k_malim91@hotmail.comThis recipe is a fail.
Veronica Hernandez
hernandez_veronica54@yahoo.comAvoid this recipe at all costs!
Nawaz Sager
sager_n@gmail.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It was a huge disappointment.
Katie Boateng
katieb23@hotmail.frThis was a waste of time and ingredients. The croque monsieur turned out soggy and bland.
Mr Romeo 1133
m1133@aol.comI didn't like the texture of the mushrooms. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
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t_l@gmail.comI found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I prefer simpler recipes with fewer ingredients.
Bhavnoor Kaur
kaur.b38@gmail.comThe mushrooms were a bit bland. I think I'll add some garlic and herbs next time.
Fany Fany
f-fany@yahoo.comThese were a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise they were great.
valary asunga
avalary88@gmail.comDelicious and easy to make!
Sanaullah Snni
s_sanaullah2@gmail.comYum!
Omar Alzoubi
omar-alzoubi@hotmail.comI added some chopped spinach to the mushrooms, and it was a great way to sneak in some extra veggies.
Abdul Qadeer Chohan
abdulq27@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The mushrooms and cheese make it a satisfying and flavorful dish.
MD Saeem Ahmed
ahmed-m@hotmail.comEasy to follow recipe, and the results were delicious! I especially liked the crispy bread and melted cheese.
Mary Beth Steele
mary.b97@gmail.comI substituted Gruyère cheese for the Emmental, and it was perfection! The Gruyère added a lovely nutty flavor that really complemented the mushrooms.
nelly Gonz√°lez
g.n56@hotmail.co.ukThese were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the mushrooms and cheese. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular brunch rotation.
Addiskebede Kebede
kebede_addiskebede72@gmail.comThis was my first time making croque monsieur, and it turned out fantastic! The mushrooms added a delicious umami flavor, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.