CROQUE MONSIEUR TOAST CUPS

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Ooh la la! Bring the flair of France to your next Christmas party with bubbly toast cups inspired by Croque Monsieur-a French grilled sandwich featuring ham and cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham, julienned
Minced chives

Steps:

  • Flatten bread with a rolling pin; cut each slice into four squares. Brush both sides of bread with butter; press into miniature muffin cups. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan melt butter; whisk in flour and seasonings until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened., Place 1/4 teaspoon mustard in each toast cup. Sprinkle half of the cheese into cups. Layer each with ham, sauce and remaining cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with chives.

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