Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Next-Level Croque Monsieur Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 14, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Anna Williams Yield: 4 sandwiches We went all out with our new Croque Monsieur; it's a triple cheese threat made with Fontina in the sandwich, Parmesan in the bechamel sauce, and grated Gruyere on top. Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed Coarse salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fig jam 8 slices best-quality white bread 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 8 ounces fontina, thinly sliced 8 ounces sliced ham Unsalted butter, room temperature, for brushing ¼ cup grated Gruyere Parmesan Bechamel Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees with rack in bottom third. Blanch broccoli rabe in batches in a pot of salted boiling water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Season with salt. Let cool slightly, then finely chop. For each sandwich, spread 2 teaspoons jam on one bread slice and 1 teaspoon mustard on another. Layer one slice with cheese, broccoli rabe, and ham, dividing evenly. Close sandwich; brush each side with butter. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet, top with 2 tablespoons bechamel and 1/4 cup grated Gruyere. Broil until golden brown and bubbling, about 10 minutes. Variations For a Croque Madame, top each sandwich with a fried egg. Rate it Print