Smoked Salmon Croques – Easy Dinner Recipes
This gourmet twist on croque monsieur features smoked salmon, creamy béchamel, and melty cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 slices of sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 6 oz (170g) smoked salmon
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tbsp butter (for the bread)
- Fresh dill or chives for garnish (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Béchamel Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Lightly butter one side of each bread slice. Place half of the slices butter-side down on the baking sheet.
- Spread béchamel sauce over each slice, then layer with smoked salmon and shredded cheese.
- Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side up. Spread a bit more béchamel and cheese on top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling. Garnish with herbs if desired and serve warm.