Gruyere Bechamel Recipes

CROQUE-MONSIEUR EGG ROLL RECIPE

Steps:

• In a food processor, chop enough ham to make 1 cup. This is a delicious way to use up leftover ham.
• Grate 1 cup of Gruyere cheese. If Gruyere cheese is not available Swiss cheese can be substituted.
• Combine the chopped ham, Gruyere cheese, whole grain mustard and the minced parsley with 1/2 of the Béchamel sauce from the above recipe. The second half will be used for dipping.
• Place a heaping tablespoon of Croque-Monsieur Egg Roll filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
• Brush the last bit of the wonton wrapper with water and seal shut.
• Drop in hot fry oil of your choice until crisp and golden brown on all sides.
• Drain on a paper towel and serve with the remaining Béchamel sauce as a dip.
• How to make make Béchamel Sauce
• Melt butter in a small pan.
• Add the flour and whisk over a low heat for about two minutes. You have now made a roux.
• Gradually add the milk, whisking after each addition to get rid of the lumps.
• Add the parmesan and whisk until smooth, season with salt. If it get too thick, add a splash of milk and continue to whisk it.
• You know the sauce is ready when it clings to a spoon.

CLASSIC MORNAY SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather your ingredients.
• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat.
• Stir in the flour to form a roux . Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the water has cooked out (it will bubble less), which also allows the raw flour taste to cook off.
• Slowly add 2 1/2 cups of the warm milk while whisking or stirring constantly so that the liquid is incorporated into the roux without forming lumps.
• Stick the cloves into the onion and add to the sauce along with the bay leaf. Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it's reduced by about 20 percent.
• Remove the bay leaf and the onion and strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer or a colander lined with cheesecloth. Make sure you retrieve all of the cloves.
• Return the sauce to the pan. Add the Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses and stir until the cheese has melted.
• Remove from heat, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and adjust the consistency with some or all of the remaining 1/2 cup milk if necessary. Serve right away with pasta, chicken, or fish. Enjoy!

CHEESY BéCHAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the flour to make a roux.
• Allow the roux to cook for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring.
• Add the milk a little at a time, whisking it continuously, allowing the mixture to blend and thicken. This will take about 10 minutes, although 20 minutes is recommended by cooking school instructors. Lower the heat to medium-low if needed.
• Add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese , and hot sauce, if using. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted. Remove the sauce from the heat and use it immediately. Enjoy.

BRAISED ENDIVE WITH HAM AND GRUYèRE

Steps:

• To cook the endive, combine the butter, sugar, salt, and 10 1/2 cups water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Add the endive, cover, and cook until very tender, about 45 minutes. A knife should be able to pierce through with no resistance. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the endive to paper towels. Reserve 1 1/4 cups cooking liquid. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the endive.
• Wrap each endive with slices of ham. Arrange the endive in a shallow baking dish that holds them snugly; you don't want any space between the endive.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• To make the béchamel, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until golden. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture smells nutty, about 2 minutes. Continue whisking and add the milk, then the reserved endive cooking liquid in a slow, steady stream. Bring the mixture to a boil while whisking. Continue whisking until thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the nutmeg and pepper.
• Pour the béchamel over the endive and spread to cover them evenly. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top. Set the dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until bubbly and golden brown on top, about 15 minutes. If you want the top more browned and crusty, broil for a minute or two after baking. Serve hot.

GRUYERE CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add flour; stir 2 minutes (do not brown).
• Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk.
• Increase heat to high; bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is thickened, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add cheese, stir until melted.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Do Ahead: This cheese sauce can be made 2 hours ahead.
• Let stand at room temperature.
• Rewarm before using, adding more milk if sauce is too thick.

GRUYERE BECHAMEL

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy. Add flour and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is pale golden and has a slightly nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Stir in Dijon.
• Whisking constantly, pour in 2 cups milk and whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-high, whisking often along the bottom of pan, until boiling, about 7 minutes.
• Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Add nutmeg and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens to the consistency of thin yogurt, about 10 minutes. Stir in Gruyere. Season with salt and pepper.