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Croque Monsieur Brunch Bake
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
10 hours
Elevate your brunch with a French-inspired make-ahead sandwich bake.
Ingredients:
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • Thyme, to taste
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 7 slices country bread
  • 7 slices prosciutto
  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (2 oz)
  • Chopped fresh chives, as desired
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and generously grease a 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish; set aside.
  • Spread the asparagus on a baking sheet with sides, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Make sure they are in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • While waiting, prepare the béchamel sauce by melting butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a thick paste forms, then gradually pour in the milk while continuing to whisk. Stir in fresh thyme sprigs, chopped shallot, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  • Coat both sides of bread slices with creamy béchamel sauce and place them in a greased baking dish. Add layers of salty prosciutto and tender asparagus. Repeat with more bread, asparagus, and prosciutto until the dish is filled. Finish with a drizzle of remaining béchamel sauce. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and refrigerate overnight before baking.
  • The following day, preheat oven to 350°F. Remove cover from baking dish and bake for 30-45 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with chopped chives before serving hot.

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