Recipe for Almond-Crusted Croque Monsieur with English Tea Bechamel Sauce

Making the perfect Almond-Crusted Croque Monsieur with English Tea Bechamel Sauce should only take approximately 40 min . It’s considered an Easy level recipe. Below are the ingredients and directions for you to easily follow. The Almond-Crusted Croque Monsieur with English Tea Bechamel Sauce recipe can feed your family for 12 sandwiches.

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Almond-Crusted Croque Monsieur with English Tea Bechamel Sauce Popular Ingredients

• 1 quart (32-ounces) whole milk, 1/4 cup reserved
• 1 English breakfast tea bag
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, plus 3 tablespoons for sauce
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup blanched, sliced almonds
• 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 baked ham, sliced really thin
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar or Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps for making Almond-Crusted Croque Monsieur with English Tea Bechamel Sauce

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. To a sauce pot add 30-ounces milk, English tea bag, and tarragon. Place on low heat and bring to a simmer, cook for 10 minutes.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil and 2 tablespoons butter. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1/4 cup milk. Add 3 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Place the sliced almonds in a bowl. Dip the bread slices into the egg batter, and then into the almonds and place in a hot pan. Cook about 2 minutes per side, or until nice deep brown. Drain on paper towel and transfer to a sheet pan. Add 1 slice ham and a generous helping of cheese to the bread. Place the sheet pan in the oven and cook until the cheese melts and starts to brown.
4. While the monsieurs are baking, place a saucepot onto the stove and turn to medium-high heat. Melt 3 tablespoons butter and saute the onions until light brown. Add the flour and mix until blended. Strain the tea milk into the pot and whisk vigorously. When the sauce is thick add the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Turn off the heat. Remove the monsieurs from the oven and slather with the bechamel sauce. Plate and serve.

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• Sandwich – A sandwich is a food typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread, or more generally any dish wherein bread serves as a container or wrapper for another food type. The sandwich began as a portable, convenient finger food in the Western world, though over time it has become prevalent worldwide. In the 21st century there has been considerable debate over the precise definition of sandwich; and specifically whether a hot dog or open sandwich can be categorized as such. In the United States, the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration are the responsible agencies. The USDA uses the definition, “at least 35% cooked meat and no more than 50% bread” for closed sandwiches, and “at least 50% cooked meat” for open sandwiches.Sandwiches are a popular type of lunch food, taken to work, school, or picnics to be eaten as part of a packed lunch. The bread may be plain or be coated with condiments, such as mayonnaise or mustard, to enhance its flavour and texture. As well as being homemade, sandwiches are also widely sold in various retail outlets and can be served hot or cold. There are both savoury sandwiches, such as deli meat sandwiches, and sweet sandwiches, such as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.The sandwich is named after its supposed inventor, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich. The Wall Street Journal has described it as Britain’s “biggest contribution to gastronomy”.
• Ham – Ham is pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking. As a processed meat, the term “ham” includes both whole cuts of meat and ones that have been mechanically formed.Ham is made around the world, including a number of regional specialties, such as Westphalian ham and some varieties of Spanish jamón. In addition, numerous ham products have specific geographical naming protection, such as prosciutto di Parma in Europe, and Smithfield ham in the US.

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