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Croque Monsieur Croissant Bake

Croque Monsieur Croissant Bake

A delicious Croque Monsieur Croissant Bake that combines two French delights into an epic breakfast dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Casserole or Baking Dish
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Béchamel

  • 30 g Butter
  • 2 tablespoon Flour
  • 1.25 cups Milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon Wholegrain Mustard

Assembly

  • 6 pieces Croissants
  • 200 g Shaved Ham
  • 6 slices Cheese
  • 4 pieces Eggs
  • 0.25 cups Milk

Instructions
 

Béchamel

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and add flour. Cook off for about 30 seconds to one minute.
  • Pour in the milk and whisk until smooth and starting to thicken. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for two minutes while stirring.
  • Add mustard and season well. Remove from the heat.

Assembly

  • Cut the croissants in half horizontally. Spread a little béchamel on each half and place ham and cheese on top. Repeat with all croissants.
  • Cut filled croissants in half and arrange in a shallow casserole or baking dish.
  • Whisk together eggs and milk, season, pour over croissants and push gently to soak up egg mixture.
  • Dollop remaining béchamel on top and add additional grated cheese if desired.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 180C Fan Bake until golden and egg has puffed up.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep a close eye on the bake as croissants can burn easily.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Béchamel, breakfast, comfort food, Croissant Bake, Croque Monsieur, Easy Recipe
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