Croque Monsieur Tartines (Nut-Free, Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

• 4 slices Gluten-Free Bread
• 4 ounces Cooked Ham
• 4 ounces Gruyere Cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-Free Flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the 4 slices of Gluten-Free Bread onto a baking sheet, ensuring they are not overlapping.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons of Butter over medium heat. Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of Gluten-Free Flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste forms.
3. 3Gradually whisk in the 1 cup of Milk until the mixture is smooth and lump-free. Bring the sauce to a simmer, continuing to stir constantly, until it visibly thickens. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the 1/4 teaspoon of Nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of Black Pepper.
4. 4Evenly spread the prepared béchamel sauce over the top surface of each of the 4 slices of Gluten-Free Bread. Distribute the 4 ounces of Cooked Ham evenly over the sauce on each slice, then top each with the 4 ounces of Gruyere Cheese.
5. 5Place the baking sheet with the assembled tartines into the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the Gruyere Cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the Gluten-Free Bread are golden brown.
6. 6Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Serve the Croque Monsieur Tartines immediately.

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