Why not make France’s most famous sandwich a slider? A Croque Monsieur is essentially a ham and cheese sandwich fried with garlic and mustard. Croque monsieur sliders are awesome because they combine classic flavors and are easy to snack on at parties or homegates. Plus, you can customize them with your favorite toppings for extra deliciousness! If you want to make them Croque Madame sliders, just add some fried eggs.
Croque Monsieur Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 12 Slices Deli Ham
- 6 Slices Swiss Cheese
Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Milk
- Salt
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
To Finish
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Cloves Garlic, finely minced or pressed through a garlic presser
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F/190˚C. Slice the rolls in half. Fold one slice of ham and one slice of cheese and place on eacg bottom bun.
- To make the sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook 1-2 minutes on low heat, do NOT brown. Add milk and whisk to remove lumps. Bring the sauce to a low boil for about 2 minutes while whisking to prevent burning, then remove from the heat.
- Add to the butter mixture the Dijon mustard and a pinch of salt. Spread the sauce over the ham and cheese then put the bun tops on.
- Bake for 8 minutes until the cheese is melted and the buns are light brown. Place the butter and garlic in a small microwave-safe ramekin and microwave in 30-second increments until the butter is melted. Pour over the top right before serving and enjoy!