Ham and sauerkraut croque
Based on the classic croque monsieur, this is a great way to use up cooked ham, but shredded turkey or chicken would be great, too. I’ve introduced sauerkraut because I love the flavour thwack it adds to the rich cheese and salty ham combo – kimchi would also work well, and you could pop a fried egg on top to make it a croque madame.
SERVES 2 | PREP 5 MINS | COOK 20 MINS | EASY
20g butter, plus extra for spreading
1 garlic clove, peeled and bruised with the side of a knife
20g plain flour
200ml whole milk
1 tbsp white wine
¼ tsp dijon mustard
pinch of ground nutmeg
80g grated strong cheese – cheddar, gruyère or a mixture
2 large slices of country-style or sourdough bread
100g sauerkraut
150g ham, chopped or sliced
1 Melt the butter in a small pan, then add the garlic clove. Reduce the heat and cook gently until the garlic is pale golden. Scoop out and discard.
Add the flour and stir over a medium heat for 2 mins. Take the pan off
