Ham and cheddar croque monsieur
A golden, bubbling ham and cheese toastie with a creamy white sauce on top.
- Time30 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.42 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the sauce. Melt the butter, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk a little at a time, whisking, and simmer for 4 minutes until thick.
4 min - 2
Stir in half the cheese and some black pepper.
- 3
Heat the grill to high. Spread two slices of bread with mustard, top with ham and a little cheese, then the other bread.
- 4
Toast the sandwiches under the grill for 2 minutes on each side.
4 min - 5
Spoon the sauce over the tops and scatter on the remaining cheese.
- 6
Grill for 3 minutes until bubbling and browned. Eat with a knife and fork.
3 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.