Croque Monsieur

This is a french dish and a very tasty one. It is not as complicated as the name sounds. Infact, it is very easy to make. So we often make it for dinner during special occasions.It is a high calorie food so dont make it a regular dish at home.The cheese, bechamel, sausages etc blends together to create a lip smacking effect which tastes close to heaven.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups milk
A pinch each of salt, freshly ground pepper, nutmeg, or more to taste
About 1 1/2 cups grated cheese
8 slices of multigrain bread
1 Tomato sliced.
6 sausages
Mustard as needed

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Make the bechamel sauce. Melt butter in a small saucepan on low heat until it just starts to bubble. Add the flour and cook, stirring until smooth, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously, cooking until thick. Remove from heat. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in 1/4 cup of the grated cheese. Set aside.
Lay out the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven, a few minutes each side, until lightly toasted. For extra flavor you can spread some butter on the bread slices before you toast them if you want.
Lightly brush half of the toasted slices with mustard. Add the sausage slices and tomatoes and about 1 cup of the remaining cheese. Top with the other toasted bread slices.
Pour the bechamel sauce on to the tops of the sandwiches. Sprinkle with the remaining  cheese. Place on a broiling pan. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, then turn on the broiler and broil for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese topping is slightly browned.Serve hot.