Mini Croque Monsieur Sandwiches
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Mini Croque Monsieur Sandwiches
These make-ahead appetizers boast a blend of melty cheese and an indulgent béchamel sauce, making them both casual and sophisticated—the perfect party app.
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40 min
Prep Time
1 hr 55 min
Total Time
18
servings Ingredients
14 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
14 cup all-purpose flour
1 12 cups whole milk
14 teaspoon salt
14 teaspoon pepper
18 slices white bread, crusts removed
8 ounces tavern ham, thinly sliced
12 ounces (3 cups) Land O Lakes® Creamy Italian Blend Cheese, coarsely shredded
How to make
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STEP 1
Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; whisk 1 minute. Add milk, 1/4 cup at a time, whisking constantly and allowing sauce to thicken between each addition. When all milk is added, bring to a boil and whisk 30 seconds. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper. Set béchamel sauce aside to cool.
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STEP 2
Meanwhile, toast each bread slice in toaster until pale golden brown. Spread about 1 tablespoon béchamel sauce on 1 slice bread to cover. Top each with 3/4 ounce ham and 3/4 ounce cheese. Top with 1 slice bread and another 1 tablespoon béchamel. Repeat with all remaining toasts to make 9 sandwiches total. When finished, top sandwiches evenly with remaining cheese; place on baking sheet. Wrap baking sheet securely in plastic wrap.
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STEP 3
Refrigerate at least 1 hour. When ready to bake, heat oven to 375°F. Unwrap sandwiches; place on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Adjust oven to broil; broil 2-3 minutes or until tops of sandwiches are light golden brown and bubbly. Remove from oven; cut into triangles to serve immediately.
Tip #1
Make these appetizers ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving. Longer refrigeration may result in slightly less crisp—but no less delicious—sandwiches.
Tip #2
Tavern ham is salty and extra smoky.
170 Calories
10 Fat (g)
35 Cholesterol (mg)
420 Sodium (mg)
12 Carbohydrates (g)
1 Dietary Fiber
9 Protein (g)
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