Easy Croque Monsieur with Béchamel Sauce in HYSapientia Air Fryer Oven

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Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame

Make a classic Croque Monsieur easily with the HYSapientia air fryer oven. Prepare a creamy Béchamel sauce, assemble the ham and Gruyère cheese sandwiches, and top with more cheese and sauce. Preheat the air fryer oven to 190°C (374°F) and cook for 10 minutes until golden and melty. For a Croque Madame, add a fried egg on top. Enjoy a perfect blend of crispy bread, melted cheese, and rich Béchamel sauce in minutes.

15 MinsTime

MediumSkill

3 PEOPLEServes

Operating Steps

STEP 1
Prepare the Béchamel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and stir constantly to form a roux. Cook for about 2 minutes, until it’s light golden. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens. Add a pinch of nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste. For a Mornay sauce, stir in some grated cheese until melted and well combined. Set aside.
STEP 2
Assemble the Sandwiches: Preheat your HYSapientia air fryer oven to 190°C (374°F). Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place the buttered side down and spread Dijon mustard (and mayonnaise, if using) on the other side. Add 2 slices of ham and a slice of Gruyère cheese on two of the bread slices. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side up. Spread a layer of Béchamel sauce on top of each sandwich. Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese over the Béchamel sauce.
STEP 3
Place the sandwiches in the preheated HYSapientia air fryer oven. Cook at 190°C (374°F) for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Required materials

Current step details

2 tbspbutter
2 tbspall-purpose flour / plain flour
A pinch ofnutmeg
1 1/2 cups ofwhole milk
to tasteSalt and pepper

2 tbspsoftened butter
4 slices ofwhite bread
as much as you likeDijon mustard
8 slices oftoo
4 slices ofSalt and pepper
2 cups ofgrated Gruyère cheese
optionalmayonnaise

Cooking utensils used

HYSapientia 22L Dual Zone Air Fryer Oven With Rotisserie

$229

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Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame

15 MinsTime

MediumSkill

3 PEOPLEServes

Operating Steps

01. Prepare the Béchamel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and stir constantly to form a roux. Cook for about 2 minutes, until it’s light golden. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens. Add a pinch of nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste. For a Mornay sauce, stir in some grated cheese until melted and well combined. Set aside.

02. Assemble the Sandwiches: Preheat your HYSapientia air fryer oven to 190°C (374°F). Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place the buttered side down and spread Dijon mustard (and mayonnaise, if using) on the other side. Add 2 slices of ham and a slice of Gruyère cheese on two of the bread slices. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side up. Spread a layer of Béchamel sauce on top of each sandwich. Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese over the Béchamel sauce.

03. Place the sandwiches in the preheated HYSapientia air fryer oven. Cook at 190°C (374°F) for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Required materials

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour / plain flour

A pinch of nutmeg

1 1/2 cups of whole milk

to taste Salt and pepper

2 tbsp softened butter

4 slices of white bread

as much as you like Dijon mustard

8 slices of too

4 slices of Salt and pepper

2 cups of grated Gruyère cheese

optional mayonnaise