Croque Monsieur Bake Recipe

This decadent Croque Monsieur Bake, inspired by Nigella Lawson, transforms classic ham and cheese sandwiches into a golden, cheesy masterpiece! Overnight soaking in a creamy egg custard creates unbelievably tender bread and a rich, flavorful bake. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a comforting dinner party.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 625 mins
Calories 311.4 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Croque Monsieur Bake

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How to Make Croque Monsieur Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 390°F (199°C).
  2. Spread 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Layer 2 slices of Gruyere cheese (about 1/4 cup shredded per sandwich) and 2 slices of Black Forest ham (about 2 ounces) between two slices of bread to make two sandwiches.
  4. Carefully cut each sandwich in half diagonally to form triangles.
  5. Arrange the sandwich triangles snugly in a 27x21x6cm (approximately 10.6x8.3x2.4 inch) ovenproof dish.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  7. Gently pour the egg mixture evenly over the sandwiches, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with cling film (plastic wrap) and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
  9. The next day, remove the cling film and sprinkle the top generously with an additional 1/4 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly, and the custard is set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

50g

Carbs

0g

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