Dairy-Free Croque Monsieur
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this **Dairy-Free Croque Monsieur**, a plant-based twist on the classic French bistro favorite. Perfectly golden and oozing with creamy béchamel sauce, this sandwich layers smoky ham, gooey dairy-free cheese, and crusty bread for a decadent, yet accessible treat. The recipe features a rich almond milk-based béchamel infused with Dijon mustard and nutmeg, providing a signature depth of flavor. After a quick grill on the stovetop, the sandwich gets a luxurious topping of béchamel and dairy-free cheese shreds before baking to bubbly perfection. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dairy-free delight is ideal for brunch, lunch, or a casual dinner. Whether you’re following a lactose-free lifestyle or simply craving a creative twist on a classic, this recipe delivers all the indulgence with none of the dairy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free margarine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 4 slices dairy-free cheese slices
- 4 slices bread slices
- 4 slices ham slices
- 0.5 cup dairy-free cheese shreds
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the dairy-free margarine. Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to cook the flour.
Gradually add the unsweetened almond milk, whisking constantly to ensure there are no lumps.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and continue whisking for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set the béchamel sauce aside.
Lay out the bread slices and spread each with a little dairy-free butter.
Place a slice of dairy-free cheese on two slices of bread, then top with the ham slices.
Spread a thin layer of the béchamel sauce over the ham, then top with another slice of dairy-free cheese.
Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Spoon more béchamel sauce over the top of each sandwich and sprinkle with dairy-free cheese shreds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Dairy-Free Croque Monsieur!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 109.2 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.2 g | 261% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 5467 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.3 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1394 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 545 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
