Croque Monsieurs a la Rachelle My take on French grilled cheese and ham sammys

(28) Course Main Dishes Prep Time 10m Total Time 30m

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 small jar cornichons or baby gherkin pickles, available on condiment aisle of market
1 small jar pickled onions, also available on condiments aisle
1/2 teaspoon salt, eyeball it
2 cups half and half or milk
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon mustard, plus extra to pass at the table
2/3 pound thinly sliced Gruyere or Swiss cheese (recommended: Emmentaler)
3/4 pound French or French style ham, such as Mandrange, deli sliced or, sliced boiled ham
6 tablespoons butter, divided
8 slices good quality white bread, buy bread at in store fresh bakery section of a large market or local bakery and have it sliced for you

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