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Low-Carb Croque Monsieur

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Ingredients

Bechamel Sauce

  • 1/4 C Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 C Almond Flour
  • 1.5 C HWC
  • Salt & Pepper, To Taste
  • 1/4 t Dijon Mustard
  • Dash of Nutmeg

Sandwich

  • 4 slices Keto Bread
  • 2-4 slices Ham
  • 2 - 4 slices Gruyere Cheese Comte and Emmental are also delicious
  • 2 T Whole Grain Mustard

Instructions

  • Pre-Heat the oven to 425 degrees
  • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
  • Next, make the bechamel sauce by heating the butter in a pan over medium-high heat
  • Whisk in the flour stirring constantly for 2 - 3 minutes
  • Gradually add the heavy whipping cream whisking to combine. You may not need the full 1.5 cups. Continue adding and whisking until smooth and the sauce thickens
  • Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the salt, pepper, dijon, and nutmeg and set aside
  • Butter 2 sides of bread and place, butter up, on the lined sheet pan
  • Layer the cheese, ham, and mustard, and close the sandwich with a piece of buttered bread, butter side down
  • Pour the bechamel sauce on the top piece of bread and garnish with parmesan cheese
  • Bake the sandwiches in the oven for 5 minutes and then broil the tops until golden

Notes

Serve with a simple side salad of Arugula, freshly squeezed lemon, olive oil, salt, and parmesan cheese.