Croque Monsieur Croissant Bake
A delicious twist on the classic French sandwich, featuring flaky croissants, savory ham, melted cheese, and a creamy béchamel sauce—perfect for brunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6 pieces Croissants Fresh croissants are recommended for best flavor and texture.
- 200 g shaved ham Can be replaced with roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- 6 slices cheese Consider using Gruyère or Cheddar.
- 4 pieces eggs
- 1/4 cup milk For the egg mixture.
- 30 g butter For the béchamel sauce.
Béchamel ingredients
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk For the béchamel sauce.
- 1/2 tsp wholegrain mustard Adds flavor to the béchamel sauce.
- to taste Man Grind Season to taste.
Instructions
Béchamel Preparation
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and add flour. Cook for about 30 seconds to one minute.
- Pour in the milk and whisk until smooth and starting to thicken.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook for two minutes while stirring.
- Add mustard and season well with Man Grind. Remove from the heat.
Assembly
- Cut the croissants in half horizontally.
- Spread a little béchamel on each half of the croissant and place a couple of slices of ham and a slice of cheese on top.
- Repeat with all the croissants and cut the filled croissants in half.
- Arrange in a shallow casserole or baking dish.
- Whisk together 4 eggs and 1/4 cup of milk and season with Man Grind. Pour over the filled croissants.
- Dollop any remaining béchamel on top of the croissants and add additional grated cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 180C Fan Bake or until golden and the egg has puffed up.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.