Light croque monsieur

The croque monsieur made lighter: wholemeal bread, ham, cheese and a white sauce without butter. Comforting and golden, it keeps all the pleasure with less fat.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 12 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 355 kcal · 23 g protein · 32 g carbohydrate · 13 g fat

Ingredients

• 4 slices of wholemeal bread
• 4 slices of ham
• 60 g grated cheese
• 150 ml milk
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• nutmeg

Method

1. Make a light white sauce (milk and cornflour, no butter).
2. Fill the bread with ham and white sauce.
3. Close the sandwiches and scatter over the cheese.
4. Grill in the oven for 10 minutes at 200°C.

Nutritional benefits

Made on wholemeal bread with a butter-free white sauce, this croque monsieur is much lighter while staying golden and melting. The ham and cheese provide protein and calcium, and the wholemeal bread adds fibre. Serve with a green salad for a balanced lunch.

Variations and substitutions

• Croque madame: top with a fried egg.
• With spinach or tomatoes.
• With turkey ham.
• Gluten-free: use gluten-free bread.

Storage and making ahead

Best hot and golden; eat it straight from the oven.

💡 Good to know

A thin layer of cornflour white sauce replaces the butter and keeps the croque melting and much lighter.

Further reading

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Foods in this recipe: wholemeal bread · ham · cheese · milk · cornflour.

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