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Croque Monsieur Croissants

Turn the iconic French sandwich, Croque Monsieur, into the most delicious and indulgent breakfast sandwich! It’s stuffed with the creamiest bechamel sauce, fluffy eggs, ooey gooey gruyere cheese, and turkey ham. It is truly the best way to start your day hands down!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Yields6 sandwiches
Servings6 sandwiches

Ingredients

BECHAMEL SAUCE

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

EGGS

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 eggs
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

FOR ASSEMBLY

  • 6 croissants
  • 12 ounces turkey ham
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, grated
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • topping options: everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds

Instructions 

MAKE THE BECHAMEL SAUCE

  1. To a deep saucepan or pot over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour and whisk together until there are no clumps. Now that you have your roux, cook it for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Now add the milk, salt, black pepper, cream cheese, parmesan, nutmeg, and mustard powder. Mix together well and bring to a light boil.
  3. Continuously whisk the sauce until it starts to thicken up. Immediately take off the heat when it is thick. Taste and adjust any seasoning to your liking. Set aside.

PREPARE EGGS

  1. To a bowl, crack all the eggs in and season with salt and a bit of black pepper. Whisk together well until smooth.
  2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over low heat and add vegetable oil. Pour in the whisked eggs. Slowly stir with a rubber spatula in circular motions continuously as they cook. The key is to go low and slow. Once the eggs hold their shape turn off the heat to prevent overcooking and set aside.

ASSEMBLE AND BAKE

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Cut open the croissants down the middle and place on the tray. Add bechamel sauce to both sides.
  3. Then add two slices of turkey ham, eggs, a sprinkle of gruyere cheese, and parmesan cheese. Seal it up and repeat with the other croissants.
  4. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle on toppings of choice or a mix of all three sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and everything bagel seasoning.
  5. Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Take out of the oven and serve warm!