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Croque-monsieur with chicken

30 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The base of this delicious filling is béchamel sauce. The sauce is made with wheat flour, which is cooked with melted butter and milk, and nutmeg is always added. The sauce turns out delicate and pairs perfectly in flavor with melted cheese and ham.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the necessary ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Wash and dry the chicken breasts. Sear on preheated olive oil for 6 minutes on each side.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Remove from the pan, cool, and cut into strips.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Add butter to the remaining oil in the pan, melt it. Add nutmeg.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Pour in the flour and mix until smooth. Fry until a nutty aroma appears.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Pour in the milk, mix until smooth, and bring to a boil.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Grate the cheese on a fine grater, cut the ham into cubes. Add half the amount of cheese and the ham to the sauce, mix well.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Top with the remaining cheese. Bake in the oven at 180°C under the grill for 15 minutes.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with garlic toasts.