Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese and Cranberry Croque Monsieur Toasties
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese and Cranberry Croque Monsieur Toasties – a delicious twist on the classic French favorite. Featuring layers of buttery, golden toast filled with creamy farmhouse cheddar, savory cooked ham, and the tangy sweetness of cranberry sauce, these toasties are finished with a luxurious béchamel sauce and bubbling melted cheese. Perfect for cozy brunches, quick dinners, or a festive treat, this recipe combines sweet and savory flavors with a satisfying crispy exterior. Ready in just 35 minutes, these gourmet sandwiches are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm and watch as the cheesy goodness oozes in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Thick-cut bread slices
- 200 grams Farmhouse cheddar cheese
- 200 grams Cooked ham
- 100 grams Cranberry sauce
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 250 milliliters Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 pinch Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Grate the farmhouse cheddar cheese and set it aside.
Make the béchamel sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 25 grams of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a paste. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in Dijon mustard, half of the grated cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if using. Remove from heat and set aside.
Butter one side of each bread slice with the remaining unsalted butter.
Lay four slices of bread (buttered side down) on a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce over each slice.
Top each with a layer of cooked ham and sprinkle a generous amount of grated cheddar cheese on top.
Place the remaining bread slices on top (buttered side up) to form sandwiches.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until golden and crispy.
Transfer the toasted sandwiches onto a baking sheet. Spoon a layer of béchamel sauce over the top slice of each sandwich and sprinkle the remaining grated cheddar cheese over the sauce.
Bake the sandwiches in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the toasties from the oven, let them cool slightly, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.4 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.8 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 476 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 6808 mg | 296% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.3 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.6 g | ||
| Protein | 133.7 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 2181 mg | 168% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1503 mg | 32% | |
*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.
