Croque Monsieur Croissant

Prepare the Cheese Sauce:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously to form a smooth paste (this is called a roux).
3. Gradually add 1/3 of the milk at a time, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens and can coat the back of a spoon.
4. Add the grated cheese to the sauce and stir until fully melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assemble the Croissants:

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C
2. Slice each croissant in half horizontally.
3. Spread 1-2 teaspoons of onion chutney on the bottom half of each croissant.
4. Place 2 slices of ham on top of the chutney.
5. Spoon a generous amount of the cheese sauce over the ham and a sprinkle of cheese.
6. Place the top half of the croissant on top.

Bake:

1. Place the assembled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the croissants are golden and the cheese sauce is bubbly and slightly browned.
3. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy your Croque Monsieur-inspired croissants warm!

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