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Croque Monsieur (Ham & Cheese Substitute) — allergy-safe recipe by Safe Plated

Croque Monsieur (Ham & Cheese Substitute)

A classic French grilled ham and cheese sandwich, made with a vegan ham substitute and dairy-free cheese on gluten-free bread, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce.

15m prep + 10m cook2 servingsSafety: 94/100
Contains nutsPEANUT-free
420 cal|20g protein|40g carbs|20g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Gluten-Free Bread
  • 4 slices Vegan Ham Slices
  • 4 slices Dairy-Free Cheese Slices
  • 2 tbsp Dairy-Free Butter
  • 2 tbsp Gluten-Free Flour
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Make the béchamel sauce: In a saucepan, melt dairy-free butter over medium heat. Whisk in gluten-free flour and cook for 1 minute.
  2. 2Gradually whisk in almond milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
  4. 4Spread some of the béchamel sauce on two slices of gluten-free bread.
  5. 5Top with vegan ham slices and dairy-free cheese slices. Top with the remaining bread slices.
  6. 6Spread the remaining béchamel sauce on top of the sandwiches.
  7. 7Grill in a panini press or in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes per side.
  8. 8Serve immediately.

Substitutions

Ham

Gruyere Cheese

Butter

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