# Croque monsieur (from Food Network)

Video: [Ina Garten's Croque Monsieur | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24) by [Food Network](https://www.youtube.com/@FoodNetwork).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.29 per serving, ~$9.88 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$18.71* per serving (85%) vs ordering out (~$22.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bistro plate at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- a pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese
- sliced bread bread
- mustard mustard
- thinly sliced ham baked virginia ham

## Steps

1. [0:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=5s) Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
2. [0:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=10s) Add flour to the melted butter and cook for about one to two minutes.
3. [0:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=31s) Pour in heated milk and stir continuously until thickened.
4. [1:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=70s) Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
5. [1:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=80s) Stir in parmesan cheese and grated gruyere cheese until melted into the sauce.
6. [1:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=98s) Toast bread slices in the oven at 400 degrees for five minutes, flip, and bake for another two minutes.
7. [2:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=130s) Spread mustard onto one side of each toasted bread slice.
8. [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=142s) Layer sliced ham and grated gruyere cheese between the bread slices.
9. [2:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=160s) Spread a layer of cheese sauce on top of the sandwiches.
10. [3:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=196s) Sprinkle additional grated gruyere cheese over the sauce.
11. [3:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnk_CljJ24&t=201s) Bake the assembled sandwiches at 400 degrees for five minutes, then broil for three to five minutes until browned and crusty.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- baking sheet
- knife

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin
- oven power and broil intensity settings

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