Vegetarian Grilled Zucchini Croque Mademoiselle Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Grilled Zucchini Croque Mademoiselle Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini, cut into 4 long planks; 2 teaspoons olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of herbes de Provence; 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for spreading on the bread; 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 2 (2/3-inch) slices of fresh white sandwich bread; 1 1/4 cups grated Emmenthaler cheese

This vegetarian version of Croque Monsieur starts with thick, crusty slices of white sandwich bread. I stuff the inside with chargrilled slices of zucchini made earthy with herbes de Provence and tons of Emmenthaler, which gives a more delicate flavor than traditional Gruyère. Over the top goes a béchamel flavored with piquant Dijon mustard and a scrape of nutmeg. Then, more cheese, set under the broiler to bubble and blister. It's everything you want in a Croque Monsieur, made just slightly more delicate—hence, Croque Mademoiselle.

French in a Flash: Vegetarian Grilled Zucchini Croque Mademoiselle

Active: 20 mins

Total: 20 mins

Serves: 1 giant sandwich

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1 medium zucchini, cut into 4 long planks
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch herbes de Provence
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for spreading on the bread
1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
2 (2/3-inch) slices fresh white sandwich bread
1 1/4 cups grated Emmenthaler cheese

Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Toss the zucchini lightly with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbes de Provence. Grill until charred and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook over low heat for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, and continue whisking until the mixture has thickened enough to thickly coat a spoon. Set aside.
Preheat broiler to high. Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Place 6 tablespoons grated cheese on un-buttered side of one slice of bread. Top with the zucchini, then top with 6 more tablespoons cheese. Close sandwich, buttered side out. Toast the sandwich in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
Place the sandwich on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Spread the top with the white sauce, then top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Broil until the cheese is toasted. Serve immediately.

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French in a Flash: Vegetarian Grilled Zucchini Croque Mademoiselle

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1425	Calories
89g	Fat
76g	Carbs
81g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	1425
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 89g	114%
Saturated Fat 50g	252%
Cholesterol 249mg	83%
Sodium 993mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 76g	28%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 81g
Vitamin C 26mg	131%
Calcium 2254mg	173%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1029mg	22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.