Almond Crusted Croque Monsieur With English Tea Bechamel Sauce Recipes

ALMOND-CRUSTED CROQUE MONSIEUR WITH ENGLISH TEA BECHAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• To a sauce pot add 30-ounces milk, English tea bag, and tarragon. Place on low heat and bring to a simmer, cook for 10 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil and 2 tablespoons butter. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1/4 cup milk. Add 3 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Place the sliced almonds in a bowl. Dip the bread slices into the egg batter, and then into the almonds and place in a hot pan. Cook about 2 minutes per side, or until nice deep brown. Drain on paper towel and transfer to a sheet pan. Add 1 slice ham and a generous helping of cheese to the bread. Place the sheet pan in the oven and cook until the cheese melts and starts to brown.
• While the monsieurs are baking, place a saucepot onto the stove and turn to medium-high heat. Melt 3 tablespoons butter and saute the onions until light brown. Add the flour and mix until blended. Strain the tea milk into the pot and whisk vigorously. When the sauce is thick add the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Turn off the heat. Remove the monsieurs from the oven and slather with the bechamel sauce. Plate and serve.

CROQUE MONSIEUR RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the milk, double cream, onion, garlic and bay leaves and heat over a medium heat until it just starts to boil.
• Take off the heat and leave to infuse for 10 minutes.
• Pour the milk mixture through a sieve into a jug.
• Then, in a saucepan, gently melt the butter and add the flour. Stir together over a low-medium heat for 1 -2 minutes.
• Gradually add the milk in three parts whilst continually stirring.
• Continue to stir and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
• Take off the heat and stir in the dijon mustard and ground nutmeg.
• Next, brush the two slices of bread with the melted butter and grill for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
• Take out of the grill and preheat the heat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Flip the slices of bread over and spread one slice with a thin layer of dijon mustard, followed by another layer of the béchamel sauce, followed by the cheese and then the ham.
• Place the other slice of bread on top and coat with more béchamel sauce and cheese.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling.
• Serve with fresh salad!
• Enjoy!