Description
A gourmet twist on the classic Croque Monsieur featuring smoked duck and creamy goat cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices country-style bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 150 g smoked duck breast, thinly sliced
- 120 g fresh goat cheese
- 2 tsp liquid honey
- 80 g grated Emmental or Gruyère cheese
- 200 ml whole milk
- 15 g unsalted butter
- 15 g all-purpose flour
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt 15 g butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Lightly toast the bread slices. Spread one side of each slice with softened butter, then a thin layer of Dijon mustard.
- On 4 slices of bread, layer the smoked duck breast, dot with pieces of fresh goat cheese, and drizzle lightly with honey.
- Top the filling with the remaining bread slices, buttered side out.
- Place the sandwiches on the prepared tray. Spoon béchamel sauce over each sandwich and sprinkle generously with grated Emmental or Gruyère.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden and bubbling. For a crispier top, broil for an extra 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot, optionally with a side salad.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the béchamel sauce.
- Ensure the bread is firm enough to hold the filling without becoming soggy.
- This dish pairs well with a fruity wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg