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.
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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
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Make the béchamel sauce: In a saucepan, melt dairy-free butter over medium heat. Whisk in gluten-free flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 2Gradually whisk in almond milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 3Stir in nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- 4Spread some of the béchamel sauce on two slices of gluten-free bread.
- 5Top with vegan ham slices and dairy-free cheese slices. Top with the remaining gluten-free bread slices.
- 6Spread the remaining béchamel sauce on top of the sandwiches.
- 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.
- 8Serve immediately.
Substitutions
Ham →
Gruyere Cheese →
Butter →
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