Bonjour Croque Monsieur Marvel

The Croque Monsieur is a classic French sandwich that's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's made with ham, cheese, and béchamel sauce, and it's typically served with a side of fries. Our version of the Croque Monsieur is a little bit different, but it's just as delicious. We use provolone cheese instead of ham, and we make our béchamel sauce with milk instead of cream. The result is a sandwich that's cheesy, creamy, and absolutely delicious.

The Croque Monsieur is a classic French sandwich that dates back to the early 1900s. It's believed to have been created by a chef at a café in Paris, and it quickly became a popular dish all over the city. The Croque Monsieur is typically made with ham, cheese, and béchamel sauce, and it's typically served with a side of fries.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound sliced provolone cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
3. Spread mustard on the other side of 6 bread slices.
4. Top each mustard-spread slice with a slice of cheese.
5. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
6. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
7. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
8. Gradually whisk in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.

Why It Works

• The provolone cheese melts perfectly and gives the sandwich a nice gooey texture.
• The béchamel sauce is made with milk instead of cream, which makes it lighter and less rich.
• The bread is toasted in the oven, which gives it a nice crispy texture.