The 15-Minute French Brunch You’ll Make Every Day l Better Than Any Cafe

Ever wondered how to get that perfect, gooey cheese crust on a Croque Monsieur? Today, I’m showing you the secrets to the ultimate French grilled cheese and crunchy, twice-baked Almond Biscotti. These are the only recipes you’ll ever need for a gourmet brunch or a coffee-side treat!

This sandwich became popular in Parisian cafes in the early 20th century (around 1910) and was later featured in cooking magazines and traditional French cookbooks. Early versions consisted only of ham and cheese between slices of bread; later, Béchamel sauce and mustard were added to give it a richer, more authentically French flavor.

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Ingredients
Croque Monsieur:
Bread: Sourdough
Ham: 4-5 thin slices
Cheese: Gruyère And Swiss cheese
Sauce: Butter, Flour, Milk, Nutmeg ,cream, salt, black pepper

Biscotti:

Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder
Eggs, Vanilla, olive oil, orange zest

Almonds + Dried mango
Roasted hazelnuts + dried cherries
Hazelnuts + golden raisins
Almonds + dried apricots
Almonds or hazelnuts + cranberries + dark chocolate chips
pistachios + dried cherries
walnuts+ dried pear
Almonds + dried apricots + a touch of cardamom

*Béchamel sauce can be frozen for 1–2 months if made without eggs. Let it cool completely, store in an airtight container, and thaw slowly in the refrigerator. Reheat gently while stirring; add a little warm milk if the sauce separates. Avoid freezing egg-based béchamel.

*Cantucci di Prato are among the most authentic Italian cookies. Traditionally, they are dipped in coffee or, more classically, in Vin Santo—a sweet Italian dessert wine. This softens their crunchy texture and perfectly releases their rich, almond aroma.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
01:15 -Making the Perfect Béchamel Sauce
03:45 – Assembling the Sandwich
06:20 – Frying
09:10 – Baking
11:30 – Biscotti Ingredients
13:00 – Making the Biscotti Dough
15:45 – The Secret to Double-Baking
10:00 – Taste Test & Serving

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