French Toast
Description
This recipe won't take much time. The French "Croque-monsieur" got its name from bread fried in egg—"croque." The "monsieur" part was added, it is said, by accident: waiters practically tacked "monsieur" onto every word, and it stuck. The toast itself is easy to make! Make béchamel, grate the cheese. Layer everything on the bread and bake in the oven. The appetizer is ready. Serve right away.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the béchamel sauce. It’s easier to make it in a double boiler, although you can also simply make it over direct heat in a saucepan. So, melt the butter in a saucepan.
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Step 2
2. Whisking continuously, add the flour and salt. Once the mixture is smooth, gradually add the milk while continuing to whisk. As soon as the milk comes to a boil and the sauce has thickened, it’s ready! Remove from the heat.
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Step 3
3. Spread a layer of grated cheese on a slice of bread.
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Step 4
4. On top of the cheese, place the ham and a couple of tablespoons of béchamel sauce. Spread it over the surface of the bread with a spoon.
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Step 5
5. Sprinkle grated cheese over the spread béchamel.
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Step 6
6. Cover the finished sandwich with a second slice of bread. Spread it with béchamel sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese.
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Step 7
7. Bake the toast in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Garnish the finished French toast "Croque-monsieur" with a cherry tomato and fresh herbs.