Croque Au Thon
Croque au Thon is a delicious French tuna melt sandwich made with tuna, cheese, and béchamel sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
- Milk - 1 cup
- All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Gruyere cheese - 4 slices
- Bread slices - 4
- Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
- Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
- Canned tuna - 1 can (5 oz)
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, mix the canned tuna, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly on two bread slices.
- Top each slice with a slice of Gruyere cheese.
- Place the remaining two bread slices on top to make sandwiches.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook the béchamel sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Season the sauce with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat a pan or griddle over medium heat.
- Grill the sandwiches on both sides until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the Croque au Thon sandwiches hot, topped with the béchamel sauce.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g